FAQ: What is the Relevance of Assessing Alcohol Consumption in Patients With MASH?

Thank you to Madrigal for their support on this FAQ Video Module.In this FAQ video, Alison Moe, PA-C, discusses how alcohol consumption impacts the evaluation and progression of metabolic dysfunction–associated steatohepatitis (MASH) and why accurate assessment is critical in clinical practice. The discussion reviews the synergistic effects of alcohol and metabolic liver disease on fibrosis progression, explains current alcohol intake thresholds associated with increased risk, and outlines how biomarkers such as phosphatidylethanol (PEth) can provide objective insight into recent alcohol use. Designed for APPs and clinicians, this practical overview highlights how to differentiate MASH, alcohol-related liver disease (ALD), and MetALD to ensure accurate diagnosis, documentation, and treatment decisions.