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Peritonitis - Spontaneous vs Secondary vs Peritoneal Dialysis Associated Peritonitis
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis
 • Cirrhosis (high SAAG)
Peritonitis • Cirrhosis ... (high SAAG) + ascites ... fluid protein > 1 ... (at least 2): 1) ... Secondary #Peritoneal #diagnosis
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... > 1.1 g/dL) 1. ... disease - Cirrhosis ... #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential #hepatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
protein C and S Pathophysiology ... or venipuncture sites ... #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management ... #hematology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
a triad of: 1) ... abnormalities PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... • Stigmata of cirrhosis ... : jaundice, ascites ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
liver disease: cirrhosis ... Pathophysiology: ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... Treatment Overview ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology