4 results
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... albumin gradient ... protein ≤ 2.5 g/dL: Cirrhosis ... #hepatology #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Complications of Portal Hypertension
 • Hepatic Encephalopathy
 • Pulmonary: Hepatopulmonary syndrome, Portopulmonary hypertension, Hepatic hydrothorax
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Encephalopathy • Pulmonary ... hydrothorax • Cirrhotic ... Pancytopenia • Renal: Hepatorenal ... syndrome • Ascites ... #diagnosis
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
- Differential Diagnosis ... of portal HTN: ascites ... encephalopathy, and hepatorenal ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... #causes #hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... liver disease: cirrhosis ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... - IV albumin ... #HRS #Hepatorenal