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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Late Budd-Chiari syndrome ... Early Budd-Chiari syndrome ... leak, Nephrotic syndrome ... albumin #gradient #hepatology ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
 End Stage Liver Disease (Cirrhosis) - Complications 
 • Ascites
 • Esophageal Varices
 • Hepatic
Complications • Ascites ... Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... • Hepatorenal Syndrom ... • Liver Mass Evaluation ... management #summary #hepatology
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Budd-Chiari syndrome ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hepatology #causes
Algorithm for workup of thrombocytopenia based on observation of the peripheral blood film. 
TTP/HUS indicates thrombotic
Algorithm for workup ... hemolytic uremic syndrome ... thrombocytopenia, Hematology ... #Differential #Algorithm ... Thrombocytopenia #Evaluation
Anisocoria Evaluation Flow Chart - Differential Diagnosis
1. Check pupillary reaction to light 
2. Measure pupil size.
Anisocoria Evaluation ... - Horner's Syndrome ... #Anisocoria #Evaluation ... #Algorithm #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Ophthalmology
ISCHEMIA Trial - Management Algorithm for patients with Stable Angina

Stress Test -> ? +moderate or severe
Trial - Management Algorithm ... Coronary CTA (making clear ... acute coronary syndrome ... (ACS) evaluation ... Diagnosis #Management #Algorithm
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... presence of metabolic syndrome ... #Hepatology #Liver
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... liver transplant evaluation ... #Hepatorenal #Syndrome ... #Hepatology #Nephrology
Myelodysplastic syndromes current treatment algorithm 2018.

From Blood Cancer Journal, Published 24 May 2018

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are
Myelodysplastic syndromes ... current treatment algorithm ... Myelodysplastic syndromes ... risk of clonal evolution ... #algorithm #hematology