Not the Death Knell People Imagine. When you hear the words “stage 4 decompensated cirrhosis,” it can feel like the ground falls out from under you. The word cirrhosis itself sounds final. Add stage 4 and decompensated on top, and your brain jumps to the worst conclusion: “This is it. I don’t have long.” But … Continue reading Stage 4 Decompensated Cirrhosis