4 results
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
gradient (SAAG) ... syndrome, Massive liver ... < 1.1: Biliary ... #gradient #hepatology ... #differential #
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Gradient (SAAG) ... - Alcoholic hepatitis ... Tuberculosis - Biliary ... #Gradient #Differential ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
) estimated by gradient ... HTN: ascites (SAAG ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... Cirrhosis/acute hepatitis ... pregnancy • Primary biliary
Liver Chemistries - Interpretation of LFTs

R-value: Serum (ALT/ULN ALT) / (Alk phos/ULN ALP)
 • R >
Check Acute viral hepatitis ... Production: • Albumin ... • Near normal ... chemistry #diagnosis #differential ... #Hepatology #transaminitis