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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
albumin gradient (SAAG ... ) SAAG ≥ 1.1: ... , Massive liver ... SAAG < 1.1: Biliary ... #gradient #hepatology
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Albumin Gradient (SAAG ... ) SAAG ≥ 1.1: ... budd-chiari SAAG ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #hepatology
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
hypertension (SAAG ... Hypoalbuminemia (SAAG ... - Myxedema (SAAG ... #differential #hepatology ... #SAAG
Ascites - Workup and Management

#Ascites #Workup #Diagnosis #Management #SAAG #Evaluation #SBP #Hepatology
Ascites - Workup ... Management #Ascites ... Diagnosis #Management #SAAG ... Evaluation #SBP #Hepatology
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG ... fibrosis) High SAAG ... oncotic pressure Low SAAG ... liverprof #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... #SAAG #Ascites
Cirrhosis - Pathophysiology
 - Ascites Formation
 - Dilutional Hyponatremia
 - Hepatorenal Syndrome
 - Spontaneous Infections

#Cirrhosis #Pathophysiology
Cirrhosis - Pathophysiology ... - Ascites Formation ... - Hepatorenal Syndrome ... #Cirrhosis #Pathophysiology ... #hepatology #liver
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... culture • Check ascites ... • Calculate SAAG ... and check ascites ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
Gradient (SAAG) ... - Massive liver ... - Acute fatty liver ... ischemia/infarction #SAAG ... Differential #Diagnosis #hepatology
 End Stage Liver Disease (Cirrhosis) - Complications 
 • Ascites
 • Esophageal Varices
 • Hepatic
End Stage Liver ... Complications • Ascites ... Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... • Hepatorenal Syndrom ... management #summary #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
of portal HTN: ascites ... (SAAG>I.I), esophageal ... and hepatorenal syndrome ... portal HTN: • Ascites ... Diagnosis #causes #hepatology