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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... syndrome, Massive liver ... #gradient #hepatology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #algorithm
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Gradient (SAAG) ... - Differential ... Diagnosis High albumin ... associated with bowel ischemia ... Diagnosis #hepatology
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Albumin Gradient ... made in the liver ... Matherly @liverprof #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #SAAG ... Interpretation #Differential
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Hypertension - Differential ... Diagnosis Portal ... ) estimated by gradient ... (SAAG>I.I), esophageal ... #hepatology
Elevated Liver Enzymes - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Severe ALT > 15x ULN
 • Viral
 • Drugs/Toxins
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Elevated Liver Enzymes ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drugs/Toxins • Ischemia ... • Others #LFTs ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Hepatocellular Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Framework:
Liver Injury → liver test abnormalities without evidence of liver
Diagnosis Framework ... • Vascular: Ischemic ... #Diagnosis #hepatology ... #algorithm #Transaminitis ... #LFTs #hepatitis
Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm for Transaminitis
Hepatocellular Pattern (ALT or AST > ALP):
Abnormal Liver Function ... Tests - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Drugs, Viral, Ischemia ... #diagnosis #hepatology