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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... SAAG ≥ 1.1: - Ascitic ... metastases - Ascitic ... albumin #gradient #hepatology ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... liver failure • Primary ... cholangitis • Primary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Hepatology #causes
Nocardiosis - Nocardia spp
Pathogen: Filamentous gram-positive branching rod, grows in acid fast staining and anaerobic conditions
Clinical
• Systemic (≥2 sites ... • Pulmonary - Primary ... site of infection ... • Cutaneous - Primary
Possible sites of anorectal (“perianal”) abscesses #Anatomy #PrimaryCare #Colorectal #EM #PerianalAbscess #Locations #BMJ
Possible sites of ... PrimaryCare #Colorectal #EM
Coagulation Cascade and Anticoagulant Sites of Action

- Amy Chung, MD, MSc https://twitter.com/AmyChung

#AntiCoagulation #Cascade #Anticoagulants #Medications #Pharmacology
Anticoagulant Sites ... Mechanisms #DOAC #Hematology
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... SAAG and check ascites ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Management and Complications of Cirrhosis and Ascites

Ascites Workup Algorithm
Ascites Management
Refractory Ascites
Hyponatremia
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)
Hepatic Hydrothorax
AKI in
Cirrhosis and Ascites ... Ascites Workup ... Algorithm Ascites ... #Cirrhosis #Ascites ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Causes of Neutropenia with Pancytopenia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Sequestration:
 • Splenomegaly
Marrow Infiltration:
 • Hematologic and non-hematologic
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... and non-hematologic ... Infection • Primary ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Catecholamine Vasopressor Effect Sites and Indications #Pathophys #Management #EM #IM #PCC #Catecholamine #Comparison #Table #Epi #Norepi
Vasopressor Effect Sites ... Pathophys #Management #EM
Lichen planus: predilection sites

#Lichen #Planus #Predilection #Sites
#Locations #Dermatology #Diagnosis
: predilection sites ... #Predilection #Sites ... #Locations #Dermatology