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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 ... Cirrhosis, Late Budd-Chiari ... metastases - Ascitic ... pericarditis, Early Budd-Chiari
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Ascites Differential ... Table - Serum Ascites ... thrombosis • Late budd-chiari ... obstruction • Early budd-chiari ... • Pancreatic ascites
Muddy Brown Granular Casts three ways - Brightfield, Darkfield, Phase Contrast.

Dr. Vipin Varghese @vipvargh

#Muddy #Brown #Granular
Muddy Brown Granular ... Varghese @vipvargh #Muddy ... microscopy #MBGC #nephrology
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... pericarditis • Budd-Chiari ... Hemoperitoneum • Chylous ascites ... amzn.to/2LmUODZ #Ascites
Systemic Lupus Erythematosus: Gastrointestinal Manifestations
 - Thrombosis of vessels in the pancreas, Vasculitis -> Acute Pancreatitis
Liver Enzymes - Budd ... Enteropathy -> Ascites
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... insufficiency - Budd-Chiari ... - Bile ascites ... - Nephrogenic ascites ... - Urine ascites
Shifting Dullness to Percussion on Physical Exam to Detect Ascites

Dr. André Martin Mansoor @AndreMansoor

#Shifting #Dullness #Percussion
Exam to Detect Ascites ... #PhysicalExam #Ascites ... #clinical #video
Uremic Asterixis on Physical Exam

Dr. Arvind Canchi @arvindcanchi

#Uremia #Asterixis #PhysicalExam #clinical #video #neurology #nephrology
PhysicalExam #clinical #video ... #neurology #nephrology
Granular & “Muddy Brown” Casts on Urine Microscopy
A. Finely granular cast B. slightly coarser granular cast
Granular & “Muddy ... coarse (c) and muddy ... Microscopy #Clinical #Nephrology
Pharmacokinetics of commonly used diuretics medications in CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites, and Heart Failure
 • Furosemide
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CKD, Cirrhotic Ascites ... Spironolactone MCW Nephrology