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Non-alcoholic fatty
liver disease
Clinical Practice Guidelines
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• These slides give a comprehensive overview of the EASL clinical
practice guidelines on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
• The guidelines were published in full in the June 2016 issue of the
Journal of Hepatology
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Guidelines section of the EASL website
– Please cite the published article as: EASL–EASD–EASO 2016 Clinical
Practice Guidelines on the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver
disease. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
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Guideline panel
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Chairs
– EASL: Giulio Marchesini
– EASD: Michael Roden
– EASO: Roberto Vettor
• Panel members
– EASL: Christopher P Day,
Jean-François Dufour, Ali Canbay,
Valerio Nobili, Vlad Ratziu,
Herbert Tilg
– EASD: Amalia Gastaldelli,
Hannele Yki-Järvinen, Fritz Schick
– EASO: Gema Frühbeck,
Lisbeth Mathus-Vliegen
• Reviewers
– Elisabetta Bugianesi,
Helena Cortez-Pinto,
Stephen Harrison
Outline
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Grading evidence and recommendations
Methods
• Definitions of NAFLD, NAFL and NASH
Background
• Key topics and recommendations
Guidelines
Methods
Grading evidence and recommendations
Grading evidence and recommendations
1. Chalasani N, et al. Hepatology 2012;55:2005-23;
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Grading is adapted from the GRADE system1
Grade of evidence
A: High quality Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate
effect
B: Moderate
quality
Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the
estimate of effect and may change the estimate effect
C: Low/very low
quality
Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence
in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate effect. Any estimate of
effect is uncertain
Grade of recommendation
1: Strong Factors influencing the strength of the recommendation included the quality of
the evidence, presumed patient-important outcomes, and cost
2: Weaker Variability in preferences and values, or more uncertainty: more likely a weak
recommendation is warranted. Recommendation is made with less
certainty; higher cost or resource consumption
Background
Definitions of NAFLD, NAFL and NASH
Definitions of NAFLD, NAFL and NASH
*According to histological analysis or proton density fat fraction or >5.6% by proton MRS or quantitative fat/water-selective MRI;
†Daily alcohol consumption of ≥30 g for men and ≥20 g for women
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NAFLD
• Excessive hepatic fat accumulation with IR
• Steatosis in >5% of hepatocytes*
• Exclusion of secondary causes and AFLD†
NASH
NAFL
• Pure steatosis
• Steatosis and mild lobular inflammation
Cirrhotic
F4 fibrosis
Fibrotic
≥F2 to ≥F3 fibrosis
Early
F0/F1 fibrosis
HCC
Definitive diagnosis of NASH requires a liver biopsy
Spectrum of NAFLD and concurrent disease
*Also called primary NAFLD and associated with metabolic risk factors/components of MetS: 1. Waist circumference ≥94/≥80 cm
for Europid men/women; 2. Arterial pressure ≥130/85 mmHg or treated for hypertension; 3. Fasting glucose ≥100 mg/dl
(5.6 mmol/L) or treated for T2DM; 4. Serum triacylglycerols >150 mg/dl (>1.7 mmol/L); 5. HDL cholesterol <40/50 mg/dl for
men/women (<1.0/<1.3 mmol/L); †Also called secondary NAFLD. Note that primary and secondary NAFLD may coexist in
individual patients. Also NAFLD and AFLD may coexist in subjects with metabolic risk factors and drinking habits above safe
limits; ‡Can occur in the absence of cirrhosis and histological evidence of NASH, but with metabolic risk factors suggestive of
‘‘burned-out” NASH
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
Sub-classification of NAFLD* Most common concurrent diseases
NAFL
• Pure steatosis
• Steatosis and mild lobular
inflammation
AFLD†
Drug-induced fatty liver disease†
HCV-associated fatty liver disease (GT 3)†
Others†
• Haemochromatosis
• Autoimmune hepatitis
• Coeliac disease
• Wilson disease
• A/hypo-betalipoproteinaemia lipoatrophy
• Hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism
• Starvation, parenteral nutrition
• Inborn errors of metabolism
– Wolman disease (lysosomal acid lipase
deficiency)
NASH
• Early NASH (no or mild fibrosis)
• Fibrotic NASH
(significant/advanced fibrosis)
• NASH cirrhosis
HCC‡
Multiple organs are likely to be involved in NAFLD
Nobili, V et al. J Hepatol 2013;58:1218-29
Copyright © 2013 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
• Pathogenesis of NAFLD probably involves inter-organ crosstalk
– Adipose tissue, pancreas, gut, and liver
Lipids induce hepatic IR and inflammation
Byrne CD, Targher G. J Hepatol 2015;62:S47–64
Copyright © 2014 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
Guidelines
Key topics and recommendations
Topics
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
1. Screening, prevalence and incidence
2. Pathogenesis: lifestyle and genes
3. Liver biopsy
4. Non-invasive assessments
5. Common related metabolic disorders
6. Diagnosis
7. Natural history and complications
8. Treatment
– Diet and lifestyle changes
– Drug treatment
– Paediatric NAFLD
– Surgery
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Screening, prevalence and incidence
1. Vernon G, et al. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011;34:274-85; 2. Younossi ZM, et al. Medicine 2012;91:319-27;
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• NAFLD is the most common liver disorder in Western countries,
affecting 17–46% of adults1
– Parallels the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its
components, which also increase the risk of more advanced disease
– NAFLD is also present in 7% of normal-weight (lean) individuals2
Recommendations
Patients with IR and/or metabolic risk factors (i.e. obesity or MetS)
should undergo procedures for the diagnosis of NAFLD
A 1
Screen individuals with steatosis for secondary causes of NAFLD,
including a careful assessment of alcohol intake. Always consider the
interaction between moderate amounts of alcohol and metabolic
factors in fatty liver
A 1
Identify other chronic liver diseases that may coexist with NAFLD as
these might result in more severe liver injury
B 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Screening, prevalence and incidence
*Aged >50 years, T2DM, MetS
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Value of screening for NAFLD in the community is limited
– High direct and indirect costs
– Low predictive value of non-invasive tests
– Risks associated with liver biopsy
– Lack of effective treatments
• Diagnosis of NASH provides important diagnostic information
– Points to increased risk of fibrosis progression, cirrhosis and possibly HCC
Recommendations
All individuals with steatosis should be screened for features of
MetS, independent of liver enzymes. All individuals with
persistently abnormal liver enzymes should be screened for
NAFLD
A 1
In subjects with obesity or MetS, screening for NAFLD should be part
of routine work-up. In high-risk individuals* case finding of
advanced disease is advisable
A 2
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Pathogenesis: lifestyle and genes
1. Barrera F, George J. Clin Liver Dis 2014;18:91–112;
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• A Western diet/lifestyle has been associated with weight gain and
obesity, and NAFLD1
Recommendation
Unhealthy lifestyles play a role in the development and
progression of NAFLD. The assessment of dietary and physical
activity habits is part of comprehensive NAFLD screening
A 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Obesity
NAFLD
High calorie intake
Excess (saturated) fat
High fructose intake
Sedentary behaviour
Pathogenesis: lifestyle and genes
*Grade of evidence B, grade of recommendation 2
1. Anstee QM, et al. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2013;10:330–44;
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• Several genetic modifiers of NAFLD have been identified1
– A minority have been robustly validated
• PNPLA3 I148M and TM6SF2 E167K carriers have a higher
liver fat content*
– Increased risk of NASH
– NAFLD not systematically associated with features of IR
Recommendation
Genotyping may be considered in selected patients and clinical
studies but is not recommended routinely
B 2
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Progressive liver disease in NAFLD
Byrne CD, Targher G. J Hepatol 2015;62:S47–64
Copyright © 2014 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
Natural history of NAFLD over 8–13 years
de Alwis NMW, Day CP. J Hepatol 2008;48:S104–12
Copyright © 2008 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
Steatosis
NASH ±
F1-F2
fibrosis
HCC
Death/
LTx Cirrhosis
Advanced
F3
fibrosis
12-40%
5-10%
0-50%
8%
13%
25-50%
14%
25%
7%
Liver biopsy
*Should not be used for initial diagnosis
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Liver biopsy is essential for the diagnosis of NASH
– Clinical, biochemical or imaging measures cannot distinguish NASH
from steatosis
• NAFL encompasses
– Steatosis alone plus ONE of lobular or portal inflammation OR ballooning
• NASH requires
– Steatosis AND
– Lobular or portal inflammation AND
– Ballooning
• NAS scoring indicates disease severity*
Recommendations
NASH has to be diagnosed by a liver biopsy showing steatosis,
hepatocyte ballooning and lobular inflammation
A 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Role of non-invasive assessments
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Non-invasive markers should aim to:
– Identify the risk of NAFLD among individuals with increased
metabolic risk in primary care
– Identify those with a worse prognosis in secondary and tertiary care
• E.g. severe NASH
– Monitor disease progression
– Predict response to therapeutic interventions
Achieving these aims could reduce the need for liver biopsy
Non-invasive assessment of steatosis
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Steatosis should be documented whenever NAFLD is suspected
– Predicts future T2DM, cardiovascular events and arterial hypertension
– Quantification of fat content is of limited clinical relevance
• Except as a surrogate of treatment effectiveness
Recommendations
US is the preferred first-line diagnostic procedure for imaging of
NAFLD, as it provides additional diagnostic information
A 1
Whenever imaging tools are not available or feasible serum
biomarkers and scores are an acceptable alternative for the
diagnosis of steatosis
B 2
A quantitative estimation of liver fat can only be obtained by 1H-MRS.
This technique is of value in clinical trials and experimental studies,
but is expensive and not recommended in the clinical setting
A 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Non-invasive assessment of fibrosis
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Fibrosis is the most important prognostic factor in NAFLD
– Correlates with liver-related outcomes and mortality
– Advanced fibrosis indicates thorough investigation
Recommendations
Biomarkers, fibrosis scores, and transient elastography, are
acceptable non-invasive procedures to identify those at low risk of
advanced fibrosis/cirrhosis
A 2
Biomarkers/scores PLUS transient elastography might confer
additional diagnostic accuracy and reduce need for liver biopsy B 2
Monitoring of fibrosis progression may rely on biomarkers/scores and
transient elastography, although this strategy requires validation C 2
The identification of advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis by serum
biomarkers/scores and/or elastography is less accurate and needs to
be confirmed by liver biopsy, according to the clinical context
B 2
In selected patients at high risk of liver disease progression,
monitoring should include a repeat biopsy after ³5-year follow-up C 2
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Potential algorithm for non-invasive assessment:
prediction rules and blood-based biomarkers
*Estimated prevalence for low-, intermediate- and high-risk groups
Vilar-Gomez E, Chalasani N. J Hepatol 2018;68:305-15
Copyright © 2017 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
Non-invasive assessment of paediatric NAFLD
Roberts EA. J Hepatol 2007;46:1133-42
Copyright © 2007 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
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• NAFLD should always be
suspected in obese children
– Exclude other causes
– Evaluate elevated
aminotransferase levels and
liver hyperechogenicity
• Due to the poor sensitivity in
overweight/obese children,
non-invasive markers and
imaging techniques are the first
diagnostic step
Recommendations
In children, predictors of fibrosis, including elastometry, ARFI imaging
and serum biomarkers might help reduce the number of biopsies
B 2
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Common related metabolic disorders
*Gender-adjusted; †ethnicity-adjusted
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• NAFLD is closely associated with:
– IR in the liver as well as adipose and muscle tissue
– MetS
• Three of: impaired fasting glucose or T2DM, hypertriglyceridaemia,
low HDL-C,* increased waist circumference,† high blood pressure
All components of MetS correlate with liver fat content:
Evaluate risk of NAFLD in patients with MetS
Evaluate MetS in patients with NAFLD
Common related metabolic disorders
*E.g. US-defined steatosis with normal body weight
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• In individuals without diabetes, HOMA-IR can be considered
as a surrogate for IR
HOMA-IR:
Fasting glucose (mmol/L) + insulin (mU/ml)
22.5
Recommendations
HOMA-IR can be recommended if proper reference values have
been established
A 1
HOMA-IR is of limited use for NAFLD diagnosis in patients with
metabolic risk factors. It could confirm altered insulin sensitivity,
thereby favouring a diagnosis of IR-associated NAFLD in cases of
diagnostic uncertainty*
B 2
During follow-up, HOMA-IR might help identify patients at risk of
NASH or fibrosis progression in selected cases. Improvement of
HOMA-IR during weight loss may indicate metabolic improvement
C 2
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Common related metabolic disorders: obesity
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• BMI and waist circumference are positively related to NAFLD
– Predictors of advanced disease, particularly in the elderly
Recommendations
Follow up is mandatory in obesity, which is the major phenotype
and risk condition for NAFLD, driven by IR, and also increases the
risk of advanced disease
A 1
Most lean individuals with NAFLD display IR and altered body fat
distribution even though they have less severe metabolic disturbance
than overweight NAFLD. Follow-up is nonetheless required because
of possible disease progression
B 2
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Common related metabolic disorders: T2DM
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Irrespective of liver enzymes, diabetes risk and T2DM are closely
associated with:
– Severity of NAFLD
– Progression to NASH
– Presence of advanced fibrosis
– Development of HCC
Recommendations
In individuals with NAFLD, screening for diabetes is mandatory,
by fasting or random blood glucose or HbA1c…
A 1
…and if available, by the standardized 75 g OGTT in high-risk groups B 1
Look for NAFLD in patients with T2DM, irrespective of liver
enzyme levels, due to high risk of disease progression
A 2
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
• Incidental discovery of steatosis indicates comprehensive evaluation
– Family and personal history of NAFLD-associated diseases
– Exclusion of secondary causes of steatosis
Diagnosis: protocol for evaluation of NAFLD
*According to a priori probability or clinical evaluation
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Level Variable
Initial
evaluation
1. Alcohol intake: <20 g/day (women), <30 g/day (men)
2. Personal and family history of diabetes, hypertension and CVD
3. BMI, waist circumference, change in body weight
4. Hepatitis B/hepatitis C virus infection
5. History of steatosis-associated drugs
6. Liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT)
7. Fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, OGTT, (fasting insulin [HOMA-IR])
8. Complete blood count
9. Serum total and HDL cholesterol, triacylglycerol, uric acid
10. Ultrasonography (if suspected for raised liver enzymes)
Extended*
evaluation
1. Ferritin and transferrin saturation
2. Tests for coeliac and thyroid diseases, polycystic ovary syndrome
3. Tests for rare liver diseases (Wilson, autoimmune disease, AATD)
Diagnosis: diagnostic flow-chart
*Steatosis biomarkers: Fatty Liver Index, SteatoTest, NAFLD Fat score;
†Liver tests: ALT AST, GGT; ‡Any increase in ALT, AST or GGT;
§Serum fibrosis markers: NAFLD Fibrosis Score, FIB-4, Commercial tests (FibroTest, FibroMeter, ELF);
ǁLow risk: indicative of no/mild fibrosis; medium/high risk: indicative of significant fibrosis or cirrhosis
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Metabolic work-up
must carefully assess
all components of
MetS
• Obesity/T2DM or
raised liver enzymes in
patients with metabolic
risk factors should
prompt non-invasive
screening to predict
steatosis, NASH and
fibrosis
Steatosis absent
Normal
liver enzymes
Follow-up/
3–5 years
Ultrasound/
liver enzymes
Steatosis present
Normal
liver enzymes
Follow-up/
2 years
Liver enzymes,
fibrosis
biomarkers
Serum fibrosis
markers§
Low riskǁ Medium/
high riskǁ
Metabolic risk factors present
Ultrasound (steatosis biomarkers)*/
liver enzymes†
Abnormal
liver enzymes‡
Specialist referral
Identify other chronic liver diseases
In-depth assessment of disease severity
Decision to perform liver biopsy
Initiate monitoring/therapy
Natural history and complications: progression
1. Sing S et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2015;13:643–54;
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• In general, NAFLD is a slowly progressive disease, both in adults and
in children
– Rate of progression corresponds to 1 fibrosis stage every 14 years in
NAFL and every 7 years in NASH
– Rate of progression is doubled by arterial hypertension1
– Progression of fibrosis is more rapid in about 20% of cases1
• Paediatric NAFLD is of concern
– Potential for severe liver-related complications later in life
– NASH-related cirrhosis has been reported as early as 8 years of age
Recommendations
NASH patients with fibrosis associated with hypertension should
receive closer monitoring because of a higher risk of disease
progression
B 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Natural history and complications: CVD
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Prevalence and incidence of CVD is higher in NAFLD than in matched
controls
– Driven by the association between NAFLD and MetS components
• CVD should be identified in NAFLD, regardless of traditional risk
factors
• CVD and metabolic risk factors are also reported in adolescents and
children with NAFLD
Recommendations
Screening of the cardiovascular system is mandatory in all
individuals with NAFLD because CV complications frequently
dictate the outcome
A 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Putative connection between NAFLD, CVD and CKD
Byrne CD, Targher G. J Hepatol 2015;62:S47–64
Copyright © 2014 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
Natural history and complications: HCC
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Cumulative incidence of NAFLD-associated HCC varies according to
study population
• Large number of NAFLD cases at risk of HCC makes systematic
surveillance largely impracticable
– PNPLA3 rs738409 C>G gene polymorphism is associated with increased
HCC risk
– However, HCC surveillance in NAFLD is not yet considered cost effective
Recommendations
Although NAFLD is a risk factor for HCC, which may also develop in
the pre-cirrhotic stage, and the risk is further increased by the
presence of the PNPLA3 rs738409 C>G polymorphism, no
recommendation can be currently made on the timing of surveillance
and its cost effectiveness
B 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Treatment: diet and lifestyle changes
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Epidemiology suggests a close relationship between an unhealthy
lifestyle and NAFLD
• Diet and lifestyle changes are mandatory in all patients
– Modest weight loss reduces liver fat, improves hepatic IR, and can result in
NASH regression
– Weight loss of ³7% is associated with histological improvement
Recommendations
Structured programmes aimed at lifestyle changes towards healthy
diet and habitual physical activity are advisable in NAFLD
C 2
Patients without NASH or fibrosis should receive counselling for
healthy diet and physical activity but no pharmacotherapy
B 2
In overweight/obese NAFLD, a 7–10% weight loss is the target of
most lifestyle interventions, and results in improvement of liver
enzymes and histology
B 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Treatment: diet and lifestyle changes
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• A pragmatic, individually tailored approach is required
– Dietary restriction PLUS
– Progressive increase in aerobic exercise/resistance training
Recommendations
Dietary recommendations should consider energy restriction and
exclusion of NAFLD-promoting components (processed food, and
food and beverages high in added fructose). The macronutrient
composition should be adjusted according to the Mediterranean diet
B 1
Both aerobic exercise and resistance training effectively reduce liver
fat. The choice of training should be tailored based on patients’
preferences to be maintained in the long-term
B 2
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Components of a lifestyle approach to NAFLD
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Comprehensive
lifestyle approach
Energy restriction
• Calorie restriction (500-1,000/day)
• 7-10% weight loss target
• Long-term maintenance approach
Macronutrient composition
• Low-to-moderate fat
• Moderate-to-high carbohydrate
• Low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets or
high protein
Fructose intake
• Avoid fructose-containing
food and drink
Daily alcohol intake
• Strictly below 30 g men
and 20 g women
Coffee consumption
• No liver-related limitations
Physical activity
• 150-200 min/week moderate intensity
in 3-5 sessions
• Resistance training to promote
musculoskeletal fitness and improve
metabolic factors
Treatment: pharmacotherapy
*Age > 50 years, diabetes, MetS, increased ALT
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Treatment should be indicated in:
– Progressive NASH
– Early-stage NASH with risk of fibrosis progression*
– Active NASH with high necroinflammatory activity
• Treatment should reduce NASH-related mortality and progression to
cirrhosis or HCC
– Resolution of NASH-defining lesions accepted as surrogate endpoint
• Safety and tolerability are prerequisites
– Extensive comorbidities associated with significant polypharmacy and
increased likelihood of DDIs
Recommendations
Pharmacotherapy should be reserved for patients with NASH,
particularly for those with significant fibrosis (stage F2 and higher).
Patients with less severe disease, but at high risk of disease
progression could also be candidates for treatment
B 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Treatment: pharmacotherapy
*Age > 50 years, diabetes, MetS, increased ALT
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Treatment should be indicated in:
– Progressive NASH
– Early-stage NASH with risk of fibrosis progression*
– Active NASH with high necroinflammatory activity
• Treatment should reduce NASH-related mortality and progression to
cirrhosis or HCC
– Resolution of NASH-defining lesions accepted as surrogate endpoint
• Safety and tolerability are prerequisites
– Extensive comorbidities associated with significant polypharmacy and
increased likelihood of DDIs
No drugs are approved for NASH
No specific therapy can be recommended
Any drug treatment is off label
Recommendations
Pharmacotherapy should be reserved for patients with NASH,
particularly for those with significant fibrosis (stage F2 and higher).
Patients with less severe disease, but at high risk of disease
progression could also be candidates for treatment
B 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Treatment: pharmacotherapy
*Most efficacy data, but off-label outside T2DM; †Better safety and tolerability than pioglitazone in the short-term;
‡No recommendations can be made in patients with normal baseline ALT
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Insulin sensitizers
– Little evidence of histological efficacy with metformin
– PPARg agonist pioglitazone better than placebo
• Improved all histological features except fibrosis
• Achieved resolution of NASH more often
• Antioxidants
– Vitamin E may improve steatosis, inflammation and ballooning and
resolve NASH in some patients
• Concerns about long-term safety exist
Recommendations
While no firm recommendations can be made, pioglitazone* or
vitamin E† or their combination could be used for NASH
B 2
The optimal duration of therapy is unknown; in patients with
increased ALT at baseline, treatment should be stopped if there is no
reduction in aminotransferases after 6 months of therapy‡
C 2
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Treatment: pharmacotherapy
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Lipid-lowering agents
– Statins have not been adequately tested in NASH
Recommendations
Statins may be confidently used to reduce LDL cholesterol and
prevent cardiovascular risk, with no benefits or harm to liver disease.
Similarly, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce both plasma and
liver lipids, but there are no data to support their use specifically
for NASH
B 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
MOA of pharmacological treatments for NAFLD
Konerman MA, et al. J Hepatol 2018;68:362–75
Copyright © 2017 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
Treatment: paediatric NAFLD
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Diet and exercise training reduce steatosis, but do not affect
ballooning, inflammation, and fibrosis
• The long-term outcome of paediatric NASH remains poor
– Drugs have shown beneficial effects but fibrotic lesions are refractory to
treatment
Recommendations
Diet and physical activity improve steatosis and hepatic inflammation
in paediatric NAFLD, but no beneficial effects on fibrosis have ever
been demonstrated. No safe drug treatment has proven effective
on fibrosis in paediatric NAFLD
B 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
Treatment: surgery
EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402
• Bariatric surgery is an option in patients unresponsive to lifestyle
changes and pharmacotherapy
– Reduces weight and metabolic complications
– Stable results in the long term
• NAFLD-associated cirrhosis is one of the top three indications for LTx
Recommendations for bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery reduces liver fat and is likely to reduce NASH
progression; prospective data have shown an improvement in all
histological lesions of NASH, including fibrosis
B 1
Recommendations for liver transplant
LTx is an accepted procedure in patients with NASH and end-stage
liver disease. Overall survival is comparable to other indications,
despite a higher cardiovascular mortality. Patients with NASH and
liver failure and/or HCC are candidates for liver transplantation
A 1
Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation

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  • 2. About these slides • These slides give a comprehensive overview of the EASL clinical practice guidelines on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease • The guidelines were published in full in the June 2016 issue of the Journal of Hepatology – The full publication can be downloaded from the Clinical Practice Guidelines section of the EASL website – Please cite the published article as: EASL–EASD–EASO 2016 Clinical Practice Guidelines on the management of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Please feel free to use, adapt, and share these slides for your own personal use; however, please acknowledge EASL as the source
  • 3. About these slides • Definitions of all abbreviations shown in these slides are provided within the slide notes • When you see a home symbol like this one: , you can click on this to return to the outline or topics pages, depending on which section you are in • Please send any feedback to: slidedeck_feedback@easloffice.eu These slides are intended for use as an educational resource and should not be used in isolation to make patient management decisions. All information included should be verified before treating patients or using any therapies described in these materials
  • 4. Guideline panel EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Chairs – EASL: Giulio Marchesini – EASD: Michael Roden – EASO: Roberto Vettor • Panel members – EASL: Christopher P Day, Jean-François Dufour, Ali Canbay, Valerio Nobili, Vlad Ratziu, Herbert Tilg – EASD: Amalia Gastaldelli, Hannele Yki-Järvinen, Fritz Schick – EASO: Gema Frühbeck, Lisbeth Mathus-Vliegen • Reviewers – Elisabetta Bugianesi, Helena Cortez-Pinto, Stephen Harrison
  • 5. Outline EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Grading evidence and recommendations Methods • Definitions of NAFLD, NAFL and NASH Background • Key topics and recommendations Guidelines
  • 7. Grading evidence and recommendations 1. Chalasani N, et al. Hepatology 2012;55:2005-23; EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Grading is adapted from the GRADE system1 Grade of evidence A: High quality Further research is very unlikely to change our confidence in the estimate effect B: Moderate quality Further research is likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate effect C: Low/very low quality Further research is very likely to have an important impact on our confidence in the estimate of effect and may change the estimate effect. Any estimate of effect is uncertain Grade of recommendation 1: Strong Factors influencing the strength of the recommendation included the quality of the evidence, presumed patient-important outcomes, and cost 2: Weaker Variability in preferences and values, or more uncertainty: more likely a weak recommendation is warranted. Recommendation is made with less certainty; higher cost or resource consumption
  • 9. Definitions of NAFLD, NAFL and NASH *According to histological analysis or proton density fat fraction or >5.6% by proton MRS or quantitative fat/water-selective MRI; †Daily alcohol consumption of ≥30 g for men and ≥20 g for women EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 NAFLD • Excessive hepatic fat accumulation with IR • Steatosis in >5% of hepatocytes* • Exclusion of secondary causes and AFLD† NASH NAFL • Pure steatosis • Steatosis and mild lobular inflammation Cirrhotic F4 fibrosis Fibrotic ≥F2 to ≥F3 fibrosis Early F0/F1 fibrosis HCC Definitive diagnosis of NASH requires a liver biopsy
  • 10. Spectrum of NAFLD and concurrent disease *Also called primary NAFLD and associated with metabolic risk factors/components of MetS: 1. Waist circumference ≥94/≥80 cm for Europid men/women; 2. Arterial pressure ≥130/85 mmHg or treated for hypertension; 3. Fasting glucose ≥100 mg/dl (5.6 mmol/L) or treated for T2DM; 4. Serum triacylglycerols >150 mg/dl (>1.7 mmol/L); 5. HDL cholesterol <40/50 mg/dl for men/women (<1.0/<1.3 mmol/L); †Also called secondary NAFLD. Note that primary and secondary NAFLD may coexist in individual patients. Also NAFLD and AFLD may coexist in subjects with metabolic risk factors and drinking habits above safe limits; ‡Can occur in the absence of cirrhosis and histological evidence of NASH, but with metabolic risk factors suggestive of ‘‘burned-out” NASH EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 Sub-classification of NAFLD* Most common concurrent diseases NAFL • Pure steatosis • Steatosis and mild lobular inflammation AFLD† Drug-induced fatty liver disease† HCV-associated fatty liver disease (GT 3)† Others† • Haemochromatosis • Autoimmune hepatitis • Coeliac disease • Wilson disease • A/hypo-betalipoproteinaemia lipoatrophy • Hypopituitarism, hypothyroidism • Starvation, parenteral nutrition • Inborn errors of metabolism – Wolman disease (lysosomal acid lipase deficiency) NASH • Early NASH (no or mild fibrosis) • Fibrotic NASH (significant/advanced fibrosis) • NASH cirrhosis HCC‡
  • 11. Multiple organs are likely to be involved in NAFLD Nobili, V et al. J Hepatol 2013;58:1218-29 Copyright © 2013 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions • Pathogenesis of NAFLD probably involves inter-organ crosstalk – Adipose tissue, pancreas, gut, and liver
  • 12. Lipids induce hepatic IR and inflammation Byrne CD, Targher G. J Hepatol 2015;62:S47–64 Copyright © 2014 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
  • 13. Guidelines Key topics and recommendations
  • 14. Topics EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 1. Screening, prevalence and incidence 2. Pathogenesis: lifestyle and genes 3. Liver biopsy 4. Non-invasive assessments 5. Common related metabolic disorders 6. Diagnosis 7. Natural history and complications 8. Treatment – Diet and lifestyle changes – Drug treatment – Paediatric NAFLD – Surgery Click on a topic to skip to that section
  • 15. Screening, prevalence and incidence 1. Vernon G, et al. Aliment Pharmacol Ther 2011;34:274-85; 2. Younossi ZM, et al. Medicine 2012;91:319-27; EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • NAFLD is the most common liver disorder in Western countries, affecting 17–46% of adults1 – Parallels the prevalence of metabolic syndrome (MetS) and its components, which also increase the risk of more advanced disease – NAFLD is also present in 7% of normal-weight (lean) individuals2 Recommendations Patients with IR and/or metabolic risk factors (i.e. obesity or MetS) should undergo procedures for the diagnosis of NAFLD A 1 Screen individuals with steatosis for secondary causes of NAFLD, including a careful assessment of alcohol intake. Always consider the interaction between moderate amounts of alcohol and metabolic factors in fatty liver A 1 Identify other chronic liver diseases that may coexist with NAFLD as these might result in more severe liver injury B 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 16. Screening, prevalence and incidence *Aged >50 years, T2DM, MetS EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Value of screening for NAFLD in the community is limited – High direct and indirect costs – Low predictive value of non-invasive tests – Risks associated with liver biopsy – Lack of effective treatments • Diagnosis of NASH provides important diagnostic information – Points to increased risk of fibrosis progression, cirrhosis and possibly HCC Recommendations All individuals with steatosis should be screened for features of MetS, independent of liver enzymes. All individuals with persistently abnormal liver enzymes should be screened for NAFLD A 1 In subjects with obesity or MetS, screening for NAFLD should be part of routine work-up. In high-risk individuals* case finding of advanced disease is advisable A 2 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 17. Pathogenesis: lifestyle and genes 1. Barrera F, George J. Clin Liver Dis 2014;18:91–112; EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • A Western diet/lifestyle has been associated with weight gain and obesity, and NAFLD1 Recommendation Unhealthy lifestyles play a role in the development and progression of NAFLD. The assessment of dietary and physical activity habits is part of comprehensive NAFLD screening A 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation Obesity NAFLD High calorie intake Excess (saturated) fat High fructose intake Sedentary behaviour
  • 18. Pathogenesis: lifestyle and genes *Grade of evidence B, grade of recommendation 2 1. Anstee QM, et al. Nat Rev Gastroenterol Hepatol 2013;10:330–44; EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Several genetic modifiers of NAFLD have been identified1 – A minority have been robustly validated • PNPLA3 I148M and TM6SF2 E167K carriers have a higher liver fat content* – Increased risk of NASH – NAFLD not systematically associated with features of IR Recommendation Genotyping may be considered in selected patients and clinical studies but is not recommended routinely B 2 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 19. Progressive liver disease in NAFLD Byrne CD, Targher G. J Hepatol 2015;62:S47–64 Copyright © 2014 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
  • 20. Natural history of NAFLD over 8–13 years de Alwis NMW, Day CP. J Hepatol 2008;48:S104–12 Copyright © 2008 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions Steatosis NASH ± F1-F2 fibrosis HCC Death/ LTx Cirrhosis Advanced F3 fibrosis 12-40% 5-10% 0-50% 8% 13% 25-50% 14% 25% 7%
  • 21. Liver biopsy *Should not be used for initial diagnosis EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Liver biopsy is essential for the diagnosis of NASH – Clinical, biochemical or imaging measures cannot distinguish NASH from steatosis • NAFL encompasses – Steatosis alone plus ONE of lobular or portal inflammation OR ballooning • NASH requires – Steatosis AND – Lobular or portal inflammation AND – Ballooning • NAS scoring indicates disease severity* Recommendations NASH has to be diagnosed by a liver biopsy showing steatosis, hepatocyte ballooning and lobular inflammation A 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 22. Role of non-invasive assessments EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Non-invasive markers should aim to: – Identify the risk of NAFLD among individuals with increased metabolic risk in primary care – Identify those with a worse prognosis in secondary and tertiary care • E.g. severe NASH – Monitor disease progression – Predict response to therapeutic interventions Achieving these aims could reduce the need for liver biopsy
  • 23. Non-invasive assessment of steatosis EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Steatosis should be documented whenever NAFLD is suspected – Predicts future T2DM, cardiovascular events and arterial hypertension – Quantification of fat content is of limited clinical relevance • Except as a surrogate of treatment effectiveness Recommendations US is the preferred first-line diagnostic procedure for imaging of NAFLD, as it provides additional diagnostic information A 1 Whenever imaging tools are not available or feasible serum biomarkers and scores are an acceptable alternative for the diagnosis of steatosis B 2 A quantitative estimation of liver fat can only be obtained by 1H-MRS. This technique is of value in clinical trials and experimental studies, but is expensive and not recommended in the clinical setting A 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 24. Non-invasive assessment of fibrosis EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Fibrosis is the most important prognostic factor in NAFLD – Correlates with liver-related outcomes and mortality – Advanced fibrosis indicates thorough investigation Recommendations Biomarkers, fibrosis scores, and transient elastography, are acceptable non-invasive procedures to identify those at low risk of advanced fibrosis/cirrhosis A 2 Biomarkers/scores PLUS transient elastography might confer additional diagnostic accuracy and reduce need for liver biopsy B 2 Monitoring of fibrosis progression may rely on biomarkers/scores and transient elastography, although this strategy requires validation C 2 The identification of advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis by serum biomarkers/scores and/or elastography is less accurate and needs to be confirmed by liver biopsy, according to the clinical context B 2 In selected patients at high risk of liver disease progression, monitoring should include a repeat biopsy after ³5-year follow-up C 2 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 25. Potential algorithm for non-invasive assessment: prediction rules and blood-based biomarkers *Estimated prevalence for low-, intermediate- and high-risk groups Vilar-Gomez E, Chalasani N. J Hepatol 2018;68:305-15 Copyright © 2017 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
  • 26. Non-invasive assessment of paediatric NAFLD Roberts EA. J Hepatol 2007;46:1133-42 Copyright © 2007 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • NAFLD should always be suspected in obese children – Exclude other causes – Evaluate elevated aminotransferase levels and liver hyperechogenicity • Due to the poor sensitivity in overweight/obese children, non-invasive markers and imaging techniques are the first diagnostic step Recommendations In children, predictors of fibrosis, including elastometry, ARFI imaging and serum biomarkers might help reduce the number of biopsies B 2 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 27. Common related metabolic disorders *Gender-adjusted; †ethnicity-adjusted EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • NAFLD is closely associated with: – IR in the liver as well as adipose and muscle tissue – MetS • Three of: impaired fasting glucose or T2DM, hypertriglyceridaemia, low HDL-C,* increased waist circumference,† high blood pressure All components of MetS correlate with liver fat content: Evaluate risk of NAFLD in patients with MetS Evaluate MetS in patients with NAFLD
  • 28. Common related metabolic disorders *E.g. US-defined steatosis with normal body weight EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • In individuals without diabetes, HOMA-IR can be considered as a surrogate for IR HOMA-IR: Fasting glucose (mmol/L) + insulin (mU/ml) 22.5 Recommendations HOMA-IR can be recommended if proper reference values have been established A 1 HOMA-IR is of limited use for NAFLD diagnosis in patients with metabolic risk factors. It could confirm altered insulin sensitivity, thereby favouring a diagnosis of IR-associated NAFLD in cases of diagnostic uncertainty* B 2 During follow-up, HOMA-IR might help identify patients at risk of NASH or fibrosis progression in selected cases. Improvement of HOMA-IR during weight loss may indicate metabolic improvement C 2 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 29. Common related metabolic disorders: obesity EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • BMI and waist circumference are positively related to NAFLD – Predictors of advanced disease, particularly in the elderly Recommendations Follow up is mandatory in obesity, which is the major phenotype and risk condition for NAFLD, driven by IR, and also increases the risk of advanced disease A 1 Most lean individuals with NAFLD display IR and altered body fat distribution even though they have less severe metabolic disturbance than overweight NAFLD. Follow-up is nonetheless required because of possible disease progression B 2 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 30. Common related metabolic disorders: T2DM EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Irrespective of liver enzymes, diabetes risk and T2DM are closely associated with: – Severity of NAFLD – Progression to NASH – Presence of advanced fibrosis – Development of HCC Recommendations In individuals with NAFLD, screening for diabetes is mandatory, by fasting or random blood glucose or HbA1c… A 1 …and if available, by the standardized 75 g OGTT in high-risk groups B 1 Look for NAFLD in patients with T2DM, irrespective of liver enzyme levels, due to high risk of disease progression A 2 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 31. • Incidental discovery of steatosis indicates comprehensive evaluation – Family and personal history of NAFLD-associated diseases – Exclusion of secondary causes of steatosis Diagnosis: protocol for evaluation of NAFLD *According to a priori probability or clinical evaluation EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 Level Variable Initial evaluation 1. Alcohol intake: <20 g/day (women), <30 g/day (men) 2. Personal and family history of diabetes, hypertension and CVD 3. BMI, waist circumference, change in body weight 4. Hepatitis B/hepatitis C virus infection 5. History of steatosis-associated drugs 6. Liver enzymes (ALT, AST, GGT) 7. Fasting blood glucose, HbA1c, OGTT, (fasting insulin [HOMA-IR]) 8. Complete blood count 9. Serum total and HDL cholesterol, triacylglycerol, uric acid 10. Ultrasonography (if suspected for raised liver enzymes) Extended* evaluation 1. Ferritin and transferrin saturation 2. Tests for coeliac and thyroid diseases, polycystic ovary syndrome 3. Tests for rare liver diseases (Wilson, autoimmune disease, AATD)
  • 32. Diagnosis: diagnostic flow-chart *Steatosis biomarkers: Fatty Liver Index, SteatoTest, NAFLD Fat score; †Liver tests: ALT AST, GGT; ‡Any increase in ALT, AST or GGT; §Serum fibrosis markers: NAFLD Fibrosis Score, FIB-4, Commercial tests (FibroTest, FibroMeter, ELF); ǁLow risk: indicative of no/mild fibrosis; medium/high risk: indicative of significant fibrosis or cirrhosis EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Metabolic work-up must carefully assess all components of MetS • Obesity/T2DM or raised liver enzymes in patients with metabolic risk factors should prompt non-invasive screening to predict steatosis, NASH and fibrosis Steatosis absent Normal liver enzymes Follow-up/ 3–5 years Ultrasound/ liver enzymes Steatosis present Normal liver enzymes Follow-up/ 2 years Liver enzymes, fibrosis biomarkers Serum fibrosis markers§ Low riskǁ Medium/ high riskǁ Metabolic risk factors present Ultrasound (steatosis biomarkers)*/ liver enzymes† Abnormal liver enzymes‡ Specialist referral Identify other chronic liver diseases In-depth assessment of disease severity Decision to perform liver biopsy Initiate monitoring/therapy
  • 33. Natural history and complications: progression 1. Sing S et al. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol 2015;13:643–54; EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • In general, NAFLD is a slowly progressive disease, both in adults and in children – Rate of progression corresponds to 1 fibrosis stage every 14 years in NAFL and every 7 years in NASH – Rate of progression is doubled by arterial hypertension1 – Progression of fibrosis is more rapid in about 20% of cases1 • Paediatric NAFLD is of concern – Potential for severe liver-related complications later in life – NASH-related cirrhosis has been reported as early as 8 years of age Recommendations NASH patients with fibrosis associated with hypertension should receive closer monitoring because of a higher risk of disease progression B 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 34. Natural history and complications: CVD EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Prevalence and incidence of CVD is higher in NAFLD than in matched controls – Driven by the association between NAFLD and MetS components • CVD should be identified in NAFLD, regardless of traditional risk factors • CVD and metabolic risk factors are also reported in adolescents and children with NAFLD Recommendations Screening of the cardiovascular system is mandatory in all individuals with NAFLD because CV complications frequently dictate the outcome A 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 35. Putative connection between NAFLD, CVD and CKD Byrne CD, Targher G. J Hepatol 2015;62:S47–64 Copyright © 2014 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
  • 36. Natural history and complications: HCC EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Cumulative incidence of NAFLD-associated HCC varies according to study population • Large number of NAFLD cases at risk of HCC makes systematic surveillance largely impracticable – PNPLA3 rs738409 C>G gene polymorphism is associated with increased HCC risk – However, HCC surveillance in NAFLD is not yet considered cost effective Recommendations Although NAFLD is a risk factor for HCC, which may also develop in the pre-cirrhotic stage, and the risk is further increased by the presence of the PNPLA3 rs738409 C>G polymorphism, no recommendation can be currently made on the timing of surveillance and its cost effectiveness B 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 37. Treatment: diet and lifestyle changes EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Epidemiology suggests a close relationship between an unhealthy lifestyle and NAFLD • Diet and lifestyle changes are mandatory in all patients – Modest weight loss reduces liver fat, improves hepatic IR, and can result in NASH regression – Weight loss of ³7% is associated with histological improvement Recommendations Structured programmes aimed at lifestyle changes towards healthy diet and habitual physical activity are advisable in NAFLD C 2 Patients without NASH or fibrosis should receive counselling for healthy diet and physical activity but no pharmacotherapy B 2 In overweight/obese NAFLD, a 7–10% weight loss is the target of most lifestyle interventions, and results in improvement of liver enzymes and histology B 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 38. Treatment: diet and lifestyle changes EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • A pragmatic, individually tailored approach is required – Dietary restriction PLUS – Progressive increase in aerobic exercise/resistance training Recommendations Dietary recommendations should consider energy restriction and exclusion of NAFLD-promoting components (processed food, and food and beverages high in added fructose). The macronutrient composition should be adjusted according to the Mediterranean diet B 1 Both aerobic exercise and resistance training effectively reduce liver fat. The choice of training should be tailored based on patients’ preferences to be maintained in the long-term B 2 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 39. Components of a lifestyle approach to NAFLD EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 Comprehensive lifestyle approach Energy restriction • Calorie restriction (500-1,000/day) • 7-10% weight loss target • Long-term maintenance approach Macronutrient composition • Low-to-moderate fat • Moderate-to-high carbohydrate • Low-carbohydrate ketogenic diets or high protein Fructose intake • Avoid fructose-containing food and drink Daily alcohol intake • Strictly below 30 g men and 20 g women Coffee consumption • No liver-related limitations Physical activity • 150-200 min/week moderate intensity in 3-5 sessions • Resistance training to promote musculoskeletal fitness and improve metabolic factors
  • 40. Treatment: pharmacotherapy *Age > 50 years, diabetes, MetS, increased ALT EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Treatment should be indicated in: – Progressive NASH – Early-stage NASH with risk of fibrosis progression* – Active NASH with high necroinflammatory activity • Treatment should reduce NASH-related mortality and progression to cirrhosis or HCC – Resolution of NASH-defining lesions accepted as surrogate endpoint • Safety and tolerability are prerequisites – Extensive comorbidities associated with significant polypharmacy and increased likelihood of DDIs Recommendations Pharmacotherapy should be reserved for patients with NASH, particularly for those with significant fibrosis (stage F2 and higher). Patients with less severe disease, but at high risk of disease progression could also be candidates for treatment B 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 41. Treatment: pharmacotherapy *Age > 50 years, diabetes, MetS, increased ALT EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Treatment should be indicated in: – Progressive NASH – Early-stage NASH with risk of fibrosis progression* – Active NASH with high necroinflammatory activity • Treatment should reduce NASH-related mortality and progression to cirrhosis or HCC – Resolution of NASH-defining lesions accepted as surrogate endpoint • Safety and tolerability are prerequisites – Extensive comorbidities associated with significant polypharmacy and increased likelihood of DDIs No drugs are approved for NASH No specific therapy can be recommended Any drug treatment is off label Recommendations Pharmacotherapy should be reserved for patients with NASH, particularly for those with significant fibrosis (stage F2 and higher). Patients with less severe disease, but at high risk of disease progression could also be candidates for treatment B 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 42. Treatment: pharmacotherapy *Most efficacy data, but off-label outside T2DM; †Better safety and tolerability than pioglitazone in the short-term; ‡No recommendations can be made in patients with normal baseline ALT EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Insulin sensitizers – Little evidence of histological efficacy with metformin – PPARg agonist pioglitazone better than placebo • Improved all histological features except fibrosis • Achieved resolution of NASH more often • Antioxidants – Vitamin E may improve steatosis, inflammation and ballooning and resolve NASH in some patients • Concerns about long-term safety exist Recommendations While no firm recommendations can be made, pioglitazone* or vitamin E† or their combination could be used for NASH B 2 The optimal duration of therapy is unknown; in patients with increased ALT at baseline, treatment should be stopped if there is no reduction in aminotransferases after 6 months of therapy‡ C 2 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 43. Treatment: pharmacotherapy EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Lipid-lowering agents – Statins have not been adequately tested in NASH Recommendations Statins may be confidently used to reduce LDL cholesterol and prevent cardiovascular risk, with no benefits or harm to liver disease. Similarly, n-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids reduce both plasma and liver lipids, but there are no data to support their use specifically for NASH B 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 44. MOA of pharmacological treatments for NAFLD Konerman MA, et al. J Hepatol 2018;68:362–75 Copyright © 2017 European Association for the Study of the Liver Terms and Conditions
  • 45. Treatment: paediatric NAFLD EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Diet and exercise training reduce steatosis, but do not affect ballooning, inflammation, and fibrosis • The long-term outcome of paediatric NASH remains poor – Drugs have shown beneficial effects but fibrotic lesions are refractory to treatment Recommendations Diet and physical activity improve steatosis and hepatic inflammation in paediatric NAFLD, but no beneficial effects on fibrosis have ever been demonstrated. No safe drug treatment has proven effective on fibrosis in paediatric NAFLD B 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation
  • 46. Treatment: surgery EASL–EASD–EASO CPG NAFLD. J Hepatol 2016;64:1388–402 • Bariatric surgery is an option in patients unresponsive to lifestyle changes and pharmacotherapy – Reduces weight and metabolic complications – Stable results in the long term • NAFLD-associated cirrhosis is one of the top three indications for LTx Recommendations for bariatric surgery Bariatric surgery reduces liver fat and is likely to reduce NASH progression; prospective data have shown an improvement in all histological lesions of NASH, including fibrosis B 1 Recommendations for liver transplant LTx is an accepted procedure in patients with NASH and end-stage liver disease. Overall survival is comparable to other indications, despite a higher cardiovascular mortality. Patients with NASH and liver failure and/or HCC are candidates for liver transplantation A 1 Grade of evidence Grade of recommendation