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Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Portal ... • Infiltrative disease ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Portal Hypertension ... - Differential Diagnosis ... of portal HTN: ascites ... portal HTN: • Ascites ... #causes #hepatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
function tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... clinical symptoms/signs ... history alongside evaluation ... #Hepatology #Liver
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... the diagnosis and ... normal, further evaluation ... causes of liver disease ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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present, symptoms, signs ... aquagenic pruritis"), Hypertension ... • Treatment algorithms ... von Willebrand disease ... Summary #treatment #hematology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
advanced liver disease ... Pathophysiology: • Portal hypertension ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... liver transplant evaluation ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology