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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
albumin gradient ... (SAAG) SAAG ≥ ... protein ≤ 2.5 g/dL: Cirrhosis ... #ascites #albumin ... #gradient #hepatology
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Albumin Gradient ... ≥ 1.1: • Cirrhosis ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #Table #Serum #Albumin ... #hepatology
Lower Extremity Venous Thrombosis - Management and Anatomy

Deep - Superficial - Active Bleeding

#LowerExtremity #Veins #Venous #Thrombosis
Lower Extremity Venous ... Thrombosis - Management ... #Deep #VTE #DVT ... #Hematology #Management ... #Anatomy #Anticoagulation
Upper Extremity Venous Thrombosis - Management and Anatomy

Deep - Superficial - Catheter Associated

#UpperExtremity #Veins #Venous #Thrombosis
Upper Extremity Venous ... Thrombosis - Management ... #Deep #VTE #DVT ... #Hematology #Management ... #Anatomy #Anticoagulation
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Gradient (SAAG) ... >1.1 g/dl): - Cirrhosis ... thrombosis - Veno-occlusive ... Differential #Diagnosis #hepatology
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
- Budd-Chiari syndrome ... - Veno-occlusive ... disease - Cirrhosis ... - Nephrotic syndrome ... #differential #hepatology
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
for Management ... of Cirrhosis • ... 8g per liter of ascites ... • Hepatorenal syndrome ... #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
of portal HTN: ascites ... (SAAG>I.I), esophageal ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... Schistosomiasis • Veno-occlusive ... Diagnosis #causes #hepatology
Clotmaster Consensus 2019: Duration of Therapy for Venous Thromboembolic Disease
 • Superficial Venous Thrombosis
 • Upper
Thromboembolic Disease • Superficial ... post-thrombotic syndrome ... Bloodman #VTE #anticoagulation ... #duration #management ... #DVT #hematology