6037 results
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
Diagnosis of ascites ... protein ≤ 2.5 g/ ... protein ≥ 2.5 g/ ... albumin #gradient #hepatology ... #differential #diagnosis
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/ ... conditions (SAAG < 1.1 g/ ... Myxedema (SAAG 2 1.1 g/ ... Ascites #Causes #diagnosis ... #differential #hepatology
Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Presents as right sided in 85% of cases
 • Fluid studies:
gradient > 1.1 g/ ... - Protein <2.5 g/ ... #Hydrothorax #diagnosis ... #hepatology #pulmonary
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
- Differential Diagnosis ... gradient (>1.1 g/ ... gradient (<1.1 g/ ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #hepatology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS) - Diagnostic Criteria
HRS-AKI (Acute: previously known as HRS Type 1)
 • ↑ Creatinine
Syndrome (HRS) - Diagnostic ... response to 1 g/ ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #diagnosis ... HRSAKI #HRSNAKI #hepatology
Clinical Diagnosis of Autoimmune Hepatitis
 - Onset of jaundice within prior 8 weeks
 - Ongoing consumption
Clinical Diagnosis ... ) or 60 (male) g ... Autoimmune #Hepatitis #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #AIH
Clinical diagnosis of Alcoholic Hepatitis (AH)
 • Onset of jaundice within prior 8 weeks
 • Ongoing
Clinical diagnosis ... ) or 60 (male) g ... #diagnosis #Alcoholic ... Hepatitis #AH #hepatology
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
- Differential Diagnosis ... Ascites protein 22.5 g/ ... #Differential #Diagnosis ... #causes #hepatology
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g/ ... If > 2.5 g/dL, consider ... HershShroff #Ascites #Diagnosis ... Management #Summary #Hepatology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis ... • Goal Hgb 7-9 g/ ... Variceal #Bleeding #Diagnosis ... endoscopy #varices #hepatology