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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
- Serum to Ascites ... the blood The diseased ... ≥ 1.1: • Aka not ... with (ie Portal Hypertension ... #Serum #Albumin
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Gradient (SAAG) ... Veno-occlusive disease ... - Acute fatty ... #Serum #Ascites
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
Portal Hypertension ... of portal HTN: ascites ... (SAAG>I.I), esophageal ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... • Cirrhosis/acute
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
advanced liver disease ... hepatitis, or acute ... Criteria): • ↑ Serum ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... Treatment Overview