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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
albumin gradient ... (SAAG) SAAG ≥ ... Tuberculosis #SAAG ... #gradient #hepatology ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG ... Albumin Gradient ... Scott Matherly @liverprof ... Serum #Albumin #Gradient ... #Interpretation
GRADING in clinical medicine

Grading system is often used in Clinical medicine to indicate the severity scale
GRADING in clinical ... to indicate the severity ... @DharSaty #ascites ... encephalopathy #grades ... murmur #comascale #severity
Venous Excess Ultrasound (VExUS) - Fluid Overload and Venous Congestion Assessment
Step 1: IVC Diameter: If >2cm,
Vein Doppler Interpretation ... ): IVC < 2cm Grade ... IVC >2cm and ONE Severely ... IVC >2cm and > 2 Severely ... pocus #congestion #grading
Pulmonary Function Test (PFT) Interpretation Algorithm

Approach to PFTs:
1) Look at Flow-Volume Loop if available
2) FEV1/FVC <
Function Test (PFT) Interpretation ... Algorithm Approach ... Reversibility, grade ... Severity, #Pulmonary ... #Algorithm #diagnosis