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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... • Pathophysiology ... • Indications: ... #BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis ... #hepatology #management
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
Indications for ... of Cirrhosis ... 8g per liter of ascites ... #Management #Cirrhosis ... #treatment #hepatology
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
and Management ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... SBP: PMN count (WBC ... #Summary #Hepatology ... #SAAG #paracentesis
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
protein C and S Pathophysiology ... or venipuncture sites ... hydration • RBC ... causes #treatment #management ... #hematology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
abnormalities PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... overperfusion + decreased RBC ... • Stigmata of cirrhosis ... : jaundice, ascites ... #diagnosis #hepatology