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Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (Combined MELD)

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dialysis

creatinine

bilirubin

sodium

albumin

Offers multiple versions of MELD for liver transplant planning.

MELD models for liver transplant planning.

Combined MELD

The Model for End-Stage Liver Disease (Combined MELD) offers multiple versions of MELD for liver transplant planning.

Albumin

Creatinine

Bilirubin

Sodium

MELD Na (UNOS/OPTN)

UKELD Score

NAFLD Activity Score

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