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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
according to the serum ... ascites albumin ... leak, Nephrotic ... #ascites #albumin ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Algorithm for the Treatment of Membranous Lupus Nephritis
Sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (<3.5g/d, normal serum albumin) and Preserved kidney
3.5g/d, normal serum ... albumin) and Preserved ... for worsening disease ... #Algorithm #Treatment ... #management #nephrology
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Serum Ascites Albumin ... Gradient (SAAG) ... Veno-occlusive disease ... without cirrhosis - Nephrotic ... #Serum #Ascites
Acute Kidney Injury - AKI Workup Algorithm and Differential Diagnosis
Baseline Investigations: full blood count with differential,
Workup Algorithm ... ultrasonography, serum ... • Interstitial nephritis ... #Workup #Algorithm ... Differential #Diagnosis #nephrology
Physiologic Approach to Hypotonic Hyponatremia
The next time you have a case of hypotonic hyponatremia, give the
normal volume-based algorithm ... Urine Na+K / serum ... failure, Cirrhosis, Nephrotic ... syndrome) • ADH ... table #sodium #nephrology
Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Hypertension - BP > 140/90 (>130/80 for DM)
Hypertensive urgency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Renal Parenchymal Diseases ... Glomerulonephritis • Nephritic ... syndromeAKI ... HTN #Secondary #Nephrology