3 results
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
gradient (SAAG) ... ≤ 2.5 g/dL: Cirrhosis ... #gradient #hepatology ... #differential # ... diagnosis #algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
) estimated by gradient ... HTN: ascites (SAAG ... HTN: • Ascites protein ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... #hepatology
Elevated Globulin - Protein Gap (Total Protein - Albumin > 4)

Work-up of an Elevated Globulin Gap:
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Sarcoidosis) • Liver ... disease: Cirrhosis ... autoimmune hepatitis, PBC ... gastric tumors • Hematology ... #diagnosis #hematology