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Ascites - Diagnostic Approach and Differential Diagnosis
The most common causes: cirrhosis, malignancy and heart failure. Approx
Ascites - Diagnostic ... auscultatory percussion, abdominal ... of underlying disease ... Routine tests: ... #hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) - Diagnostic Criteria
HRS-AKI (Acute: previously known as HRS Type 1)
 • ↑ Creatinine
known as HRS Type 1) ... No response to 1 ... , Normal renal ultrasound ... known as HRS Type 2) ... HRSAKI #HRSNAKI #hepatology
POCUS Stewardship
Right Indication - Right Interpretation -Right Integration
Indication → Pre-test Probability → Spectrum of Disease →
→ Spectrum of Disease ... Likelihood Ratio Step 1: ... Step 2: Pre-test ... #ultrasound #management ... #diagnosis
Live Ectopic Pregnancy on Transvaginal POCUS

Young female patient, severe abdominal pain. +preg test. Pelvic exam followed
patient, severe abdominal ... +preg test. ... (see below for diagnosis ... Pearls: #1 Confirm ... an IUP or not. #2
Hemolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

1) Environment
  - Fragmentation
  - MAHA: TTP, HUS, DIC, HELLP
Framework 1) ... HELLP - Grafts, Valves ... Pre-eclampsia 2) ... Laboratory Tests ... #hematology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Criteria - Recurrent abdominal ... the following: 1. ... cultures, but test ... Rule out celiac disease ... Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Modified dengue severity classification, PAHO/WHO
Dengue without warning signs - DNWS:
 • Person who lives or has
positive tourniquet test ... and no apparent focus ... Intense abdominal ... accumulation (ascites ... classification #diagnosis
Small Bowel Obstruction on POCUS

This 28yo female with history of Crohn's disease presents with abdominal pain,
Obstruction on POCUS ... history of Crohn's disease ... for this SBO, diagnosed ... specificity using 1) ... small bowel), 2)
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
advanced liver disease ... Normal kidney ultrasound ... (formerly Type 1) ... diuretic-resistant ascites ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology