4 results
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... #ascites #albumin ... #gradient #hepatology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #algorithm
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Gradient (SAAG) ... Diagnosis High albumin ... - Alcoholic hepatitis ... Diagnosis #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Diagnosis Portal ... (SAAG>I.I), esophageal ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... Cirrhosis/acute hepatitis ... #hepatology
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Production: • Albumin ... • Gilbert's syndrome ... liver #chemistry #diagnosis ... #differential # ... Hepatology #transaminitis