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Causes of abdominal distention #abdominal distention #ascites #SAAG #serumascitesalbumingradient #paracentesis
distention #ascites #SAAG ... serumascitesalbumingradient #paracentesis
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
• Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG
Vascular Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis
Although the evidence is conflicting, vascular ultrasound prior to paracentesis may prevent
Ultrasound Prior To Paracentesis ... ultrasound prior to paracentesis ... ascites. 2D & Doppler ... UAlberta_Sono #paracentesis ... bloodvessels #color #doppler
Inferior Epigastric Vessels on POCUS prior to Paracentesis
Just remember the importance of the inferior epigastric vessels
POCUS prior to Paracentesis ... vessels prior to paracentesis ... important to use color Doppler ... also use power Doppler ... Vessels #POCUS #Paracentesis
Pulmonary Vein Stenosis on Echocardiogram - PLAX - Color Doppler
41 y/o w no PMHx

- Edinson Garcia.
- PLAX - Color Doppler ... #PLAX #Color #Doppler
Severe Mitral Stenosis- The physical examination revealed a right parasternal heave, a loud S1, a midpeaking
grade 2/6) at the upper ... Color-flow Doppler ... continuous-wave Doppler ... continuous-wave Doppler ... video) #clinical #doppler
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Management Summary Paracentesis ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient (SAAG ... ) Large-volume paracentesis ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis
VExUS - Venous Excess Ultrasound Score 

The Venous Excess UltraSound (VExUS) grading system prototypes combining inferior
diameter and venous Doppler ... Hepatic Doppler ... Portal Doppler is ... Intra-renal venous Doppler
Risk Factors and Signs of Copper Deficiency
Risk Factors:
 • Gastrointestinal: Previous upper bowel resection/bariatric surgery, Inflammatory
Factors and Signs of Copper ... Gastrointestinal: Previous upper ... consumption of copper-rich ... @drkeithsiau #Copper
Tricuspid regurgitation on Color Doppler POCUS Echocardiogram

Tricuspid regurgitation.  High-pitched, holosystolic murmur best heard by lower
regurgitation on Color Doppler ... clinical #Color #Doppler