Abstract
Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Fatty Liver Disease (MAFLD), formerly known as Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD), is characterized by fat accumulation in the liver and is associated with obesity, insulin resistance, and metabolic syndrome. Early detection and intervention are crucial to prevent disease progression to advanced fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver failure. Non-invasive tests like transient elastography (TE), the Fibrosis-4 (FIB-4) index, the Enhanced Liver Fibrosis (ELF) score, and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) are safer and more convenient than invasive procedures like liver biopsy for detecting advanced fibrosis in MAFLD patients. Agile 3+ is a non-invasive test that combines liver stiffness measurement (LSM) with clinical and laboratory findings to detect advanced fibrosis in MAFLD patients. It has shown high accuracy in detecting advanced fibrosis in MAFLD patients. The combination of LSM and laboratory findings provides a more accurate assessment of disease severity, making Agile 3+ a reliable, noninvasive test for assessing liver fibrosis in MAFLD patients. In summary, MAFLD is a common condition that can progress to advanced fibrosis and liver failure if left untreated. Non-invasive tests such as Agile 3+ have emerged as valuable tools for detecting advanced fibrosis in MAFLD patients, providing a more accurate assessment of disease severity and making it a reliable noninvasive test for assessing liver fibrosis in MAFLD patients.
Keywords: Area under curve, assessment, transient elastography, accuracy, noninvasive tools, liver cirrhosis, elasticity imaging techniques.
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