4 results
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... according to the serum ... #gradient #hepatology ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... Fluid albumin and serum ... • Calculate SAAG ... #hepatology
Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI) - Stepwise Diagnosis Algorithm
DILI suspicion
Features toxic aetiology: Skin involvement, Kidney injury,
) - Stepwise Diagnosis ... Algorithm DILI ... non-essential drug/HDS treatments ... disorder (e.g. ascites ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Alcoholic Hepatitis - Management Algorithm
Assess Eligibility for Treatment:
 - Maddrey Discriminant Function ≥ (or possibly MELD
Hepatitis - Management Algorithm ... blood, urine and ascites ... kidney injury with serum ... HCV, DILI, HCC, ... #hepatology