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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) ... gradient #hepatology #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Ascites Differential ... Diagnosis Table ... - Serum Ascites ... #Differential # ... Diagnosis #Table
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Algorithm • ... Fluid albumin and serum ... • Calculate SAAG ... Diagnosis #Algorithm
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG ... - Serum to Ascites ... Matherly @liverprof #Diagnosis ... #Serum #Albumin ... Interpretation #Differential
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
hypertension (SAAG ... - Myxedema (SAAG ... #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential # ... hepatology #SAAG
Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Cirrhosis (high SAAG ... 50, LDH ULN for serum ... Secondary #Peritoneal #diagnosis ... #differential # ... ascites
Hypo-osmolar Hypotonic HypoNatremia Algorithm (Serum Na+ < 135 meq/L, serum Osm < 275 mosm/kg)
Assess Volume Status,
(Serum Na+ < 135 ... meq/L, serum Osm ... #Hyponatremia #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Nephrology ... #Differential #
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Gradient (SAAG) ... - Differential ... Diagnosis High albumin ... #Serum #Ascites
Hyponatremia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm - Utilizing Uric Acid 
ADH promotes Urea/uric acid excretion along with water
Hyponatremia Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Urine Sodium 4) Serum ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #nephrology #sodium
Differential diagnosis of ascites based on SAAG and AFTP
#SAAG #ascites
Differential diagnosis ... of ascites based ... on SAAG and AFTP ... #SAAG #ascites