4 results
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
ascites albumin gradient ... protein ≤ 2.5 g/dL: Cirrhosis ... ascites #albumin #gradient ... #hepatology #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Hypertension - Differential ... ) estimated by gradient ... HTN: ascites (SAAG ... #Hypertension #Differential ... #hepatology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... Effusion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Oncotic • Cirrhosis ... #Hepatology #causes
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
abnormalities PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... = increased Aa gradient ... arteriovenous shunting causes ... • Stigmata of cirrhosis ... #diagnosis #hepatology