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Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
for Management ... 8g per liter of ascites ... removed • Acute ... • Hepatorenal syndrome ... Cirrhosis #treatment #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
INR, bilirubin, albumin ... Post-Hepatic: • Cardiac ... causes including ... • Cirrhosis/acute ... #hepatology
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... hepatitis - Cardiac ... thrombosis (Budd-Chiari syndrome ... Veno-occlusive disease - Acute ... Differential #Diagnosis #hepatology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
high WBC count cause ... - ACS, AKI, acute ... with tetany or cardiac ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... hepatitis, or acute ... • Caused by splanchnic ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... #Hepatology #Nephrology