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 End Stage Liver Disease (Cirrhosis) - Complications 
 • Ascites
 • Esophageal Varices
 • Hepatic
Complications • Ascites ... Syndrome (HPS) ... • Hepatorenal Syndrom ... (HRS) • Liver ... #summary #hepatology
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
albumin gradient ... protein ≤ 2.5 g/dL: Cirrhosis ... , Massive liver ... #hepatology #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
of Cirrhosis ... of ascites removed ... antibiotics • Hepatorenal ... syndrome - 1g/ ... #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
) estimated by gradient ... of portal HTN: ascites ... encephalopathy, and hepatorenal ... syndrome Clues ... Diagnosis #causes #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary ... Syndrome - Diagnosis ... with or without cirrhosis ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient ... #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
Hepatopulmonary ... : jaundice, ascites ... #Hepatopulmonary ... #Syndrome #cirrhosis ... #diagnosis #hepatology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Disseminated Intravascular ... DIC • Severe Liver ... hydration • RBC ... causes #treatment #management ... #hematology