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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... gradient (SAAG) ... syndrome, Massive liver ... #gradient #hepatology ... #algorithm
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Gradient (SAAG) ... High albumin gradient ... Veno-occlusive disease - Acute ... associated with bowel ischemia ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Gradient Ascites ... either made in the liver ... or not by the liver ... Matherly @liverprof #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #SAAG
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup Algorithm ... • Calculate SAAG ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
) estimated by gradient ... HTN: ascites (SAAG ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... • Cirrhosis/acute ... #causes #hepatology
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm
DILI suspicion
Features toxic aetiology: Skin involvement, Kidney injury,
DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis ... Algorithm DILI ... disease, Hepatic ischaemia ... dechallenge • Acute ... #Algorithm #hepatology