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Management and Complications of Cirrhosis and Ascites

Ascites Workup Algorithm
Ascites Management
Refractory Ascites
Hyponatremia
Spontaneous Bacterial Peritonitis (SBP)
Hepatic Hydrothorax
AKI in
Cirrhosis and Ascites ... Ascites Workup ... Algorithm Ascites ... diagnosis #management #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup ... Algorithm • ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... SAAG ≥ 1.1: - Ascitic ... syndrome, Massive liver ... albumin #gradient #hepatology ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... Hyperbilirubinemia #direct ... #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Suggested diagnostic approach to a patient with exudative ascites. Low ascitic fluid protein should direct practitioners
with exudative ascites ... Low ascitic fluid ... protein should direct ... #diagnosis #workup ... #algorithm #differential
Liver Function Test (LFTs) Elevation
AST - Cardiac and skeletal muscle, kidney, brain
ALT - More specific for
Liver Function Test ... specific for the liver ... vs bone Bili - Direct ... ALP ≥ 2x ULN R Value ... Transaminitis #diagnosis #hepatology
Diagnosis and Management of Idiosyncratic Drug-induced Liver Injury (DILI)

DILI Types:
 • Intrinsic - predictable, dose dependent
or symptoms of liver ... Calculate R-Value ... Diagnosis #Management #gastroenterology ... #algorithm #gastroenterology ... #hepatology
Liver Function Tests (LFTs) - Normal Values and Interpretation

Alanine aminotransferase (ALT/SGPT) - Liver, cardiac & skeletal
LFTs) - Normal Values ... bilirubin (TBili) Direct ... Indirect bilirubin ... LFTs #Laboratory #Values ... Interpretation #diagnosis #hepatology
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
The Liver Consult ... plt, INR, GTT, indirect ... disease work up ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology
Approach to Hypoproliferative Macrocytic Anemia

 • 812, Folate Deficiency
 • MDS+
 • Hypothyroid
 • Liver Disease
Hypothyroid • Liver ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm ... #hematology #workup