MASH is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis: liver fat with inflammation and injury. The degree of fibrosis changes treatment decisions.
Arranging your appointment
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MASH liver disease care
MASH is metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis: liver fat with inflammation and injury. The degree of fibrosis changes treatment decisions. Simple fatty liver on an ultrasound does not prove MASH or eligibility for Rezdiffra or Wegovy’s MASH indication.
How mASH liver disease care works
Metabolic conditions can contribute to liver fat, inflammation, and scarring. Liver enzymes may be normal despite fibrosis. Weight improvement and laboratory improvement do not prove that scarring has resolved.
Eligibility: MASH liver disease care
Adults with suspected liver fat or fibrosis need assessment of cause, metabolic risk, and severity. The labeled MASH treatments apply to adults with noncirrhotic MASH and F2–F3 fibrosis. Cirrhosis and other liver diseases need distinct care.
What to expect: MASH liver disease care
Review liver tests, imaging, noninvasive fibrosis assessments, alcohol, viral risks, medicines, and supplements. A clinician may coordinate hepatology and further testing; biopsy is not automatically required for every patient. Discuss nutrition, activity, diabetes and lipid care, and product-specific treatment when appropriate.
Preparing for your appointment
Bring liver tests, imaging, elastography or other fibrosis results, biopsy reports if available, and prior GI notes. Include medicines, alcohol history, and documentation requested by the insurer.
Risks and when to seek help
Vomiting blood, new confusion or severe abdominal pain needs emergency department care now. Call 911 for confusion, severe breathing difficulty, fainting or unsafe travel. New jaundice or increasing abdominal swelling needs prompt medical assessment. Avoid unreviewed liver-detox supplements. A normal enzyme result is not permission to stop follow-up.
Follow-up and treatment review
Follow liver and fibrosis assessment, metabolic goals, and medicine safety with the treating team. Rezdiffra and Wegovy combination decisions need individualized review. The trials and labels do not establish that a combination is appropriate for everyone.
Appointments, costs and coverage
Confirm the exact service, clinician, formulation, appointment, and refill route before booking. The evaluation, tests, medicine, administration, and follow-up may have separate costs and benefits. Ask for current estimates and required records. An FDA-approved drug or a clinic address does not establish pharmacy stock, onsite treatment, coverage, or a prescription. If access changes, contact the treating team before interrupting treatment.
Booking and visit preparation
Nao Medical Astoria: 37-15 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105. Call +1-917-310-3371 to confirm the specific service, clinician and appointment before travelling.
Clinic information
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Nao Medical Astoria Urgent Care
37-15 23rd Ave, Astoria, NY 11105Call +1-917-310-3371
General clinic hours
- Monday
- 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Tuesday
- 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Wednesday
- 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Thursday
- 8:00 am to 7:00 pm
- Friday
- 8:00 am to 5:30 pm
- Saturday
- 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
- Sunday
- Closed
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