Performance of non-invasive markers for prediction of esophageal varices as the bleeding etiology in cirrhotics with UGIB
| Platelets | AST:ALT ratio | APRI | Lok index | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUC | 0.50 | 0.62 | 0.52 | 0.56 |
| Cut-off | 461 | 2.8 | 10.5 | 1 |
| Sensitivity | 0.2% | 22% | 0.2% | 0% |
| Specificity (%) | 100 | 88 | 99 | 100 |
AUC, area under the curve; UGIB, upper gastrointestinal bleeding.