Onset of liver injury | 4 days post presentation | |
Hydralazine dose | 100 mg three times a day | 100 mg three times a day |
Patient’s ALT | 519 U/L | 409 U/L |
Patient’s ALP | 282 U/L | 428 U/L |
R value | 5.5 | 2.9 |
Liver injury pattern | Hepatocellular | Mixed |
The patient’s ALT, ALP and calculated R value were used to determine the liver injury pattern. As depicted, the patient’s liver injury pattern was altered throughout the course of her hydralazine intake.
ALP, alkaline phosphatase; ALT, alanine transaminase; U/L, units per litre.