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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... albumin gradient ... #albumin #gradient ... #hepatology #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Pathophysiology ... Obstruction • Ascites ... Irritable Bowel Syndrome ... Bloating #Management #Diagnosis ... #Algorithm #Treatment
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... Pathophysiology: ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... Treatment Overview ... #Hepatology #Nephrology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
abnormalities PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... cirrhosis: jaundice, ascites ... the left heart TREATMENT ... #cirrhosis #diagnosis ... #hepatology