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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... albumin gradient ... protein ≤ 2.5 g/dL: Cirrhosis ... #albumin #gradient ... #hepatology #differential
Ascites Differential Diagnosis Table - Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 • Cirrhosis
 • Portal
Diagnosis Table ... Albumin Gradient ... SAAG ≥ 1.1: • Cirrhosis ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... #SAAG #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
- Differential Diagnosis ... ) estimated by gradient ... of portal HTN: ascites ... Clues to non-cirrhotic ... #causes #hepatology
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
- Differential Diagnosis ... >1.1 g/dl): - Cirrhosis ... without cirrhosis ... - Nephrotic syndrome ... #hepatology
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... - Differential Diagnosis ... - Hepatic: • Cirrhosis ... #Algorithm #Hepatology ... #causes
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) - Diagnostic Criteria
HRS-AKI (Acute: previously known as HRS Type 1)
 • ↑ Creatinine
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... (HRS) - Diagnostic ... - No other cause ... #diagnosis #HRSAKI ... #HRSNAKI #hepatology
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... - Budd-Chiari syndrome ... disease - Cirrhosis ... - Nephrotic syndrome ... #Causes #diagnosis
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome ... lung disease Caused ... with or without cirrhosis ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient ... hepatopulmonary #syndrome
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
= increased Aa gradient ... arteriovenous shunting causes ... : jaundice, ascites ... #cirrhosis #diagnosis ... #hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

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