Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease: A primer for primary care NPs

The authors aim to provide primary care nurse practitioners with essential information about metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), including its pathophysiology, differential diagnosis, and management strategies. They highlight the importance of distinguishing between patients who can be managed in primary care versus those requiring specialty care due to significant fibrosis from metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH). This primer addresses the growing prevalence and potential complications associated with MASLD.