5 results
Cirrhosis - Pathophysiology
 - Ascites Formation
 - Dilutional Hyponatremia
 - Hepatorenal Syndrome
 - Spontaneous Infections

#Cirrhosis #Pathophysiology
Cirrhosis - Pathophysiology ... - Ascites Formation ... Hyponatremia - Hepatorenal ... #Pathophysiology ... #hepatology #liver
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
Indications for Albumin ... Management of Cirrhosis ... 8g per liter of ascites ... antibiotics • Hepatorenal ... #treatment #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
of portal HTN: ascites ... encephalopathy, and hepatorenal ... portal HTN: • Ascites ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... Diagnosis #causes #hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... liver disease: cirrhosis ... Pathophysiology: ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... #Syndrome #Hepatology
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management Checklist

V - Volume (Ascites, HRS)
	- Evaluate for Ascites, Edema, Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis ... , Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal ... hypertensive gastropathy, coagulopathy ... PNA) #VIBES #Cirrhosis ... Management #Diagnosis #Hepatology