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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
to Ascites Albumin ... Gradient Ascites ... Matherly @liverprof #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #SAAG ... #Serum #Albumin
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... according to the serum ... ascites albumin ... syndrome, Massive liver ... #albumin #gradient
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... High albumin gradient ... - Massive liver ... #Ascites #Albumin ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
- Differential Diagnosis ... ) estimated by gradient ... of portal HTN: ascites ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... #causes #hepatology
Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Presents as right sided in 85% of cases
 • Fluid studies:
Hepatic Hydrothorax ... fluid albumin gradient ... TIPS, Liver transplant ... #Hydrothorax #diagnosis ... #hepatology #pulmonary
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
LFTs R-value: Serum ... Production: • Albumin ... • Coagulation ... replaced by non-hepatic ... #chemistry #diagnosis