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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... according to the serum ... gradient (SAAG) ... protein ≤ 2.5 g/dL: Cirrhosis ... #hepatology #differential
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Diagnosis Table ... - Serum Ascites ... Albumin Gradient ... SAAG ≥ 1.1: • Cirrhosis ... #SAAG #hepatology
Complications of Portal Hypertension
 • Hepatic Encephalopathy
 • Pulmonary: Hepatopulmonary syndrome, Portopulmonary hypertension, Hepatic hydrothorax
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Encephalopathy • Pulmonary ... : Hepatopulmonary ... hydrothorax • Cirrhotic ... Hepatorenal syndrome • Ascites ... #diagnosis
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... - Differential Diagnosis ... >1.1 g/dl): - Cirrhosis ... without cirrhosis ... #Diagnosis #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary ... with or without cirrhosis ... • Intra-pulmonary ... perfusion scanning or pulmonary ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
Hepatopulmonary ... = increased Aa gradient ... : jaundice, ascites ... #Syndrome #cirrhosis ... #diagnosis #hepatology