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Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG ... Albumin Gradient ... sinusoid with (ie Portal ... Serum #Albumin #Gradient ... #Interpretation
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
) estimated by gradient ... HTN: ascites (SAAG ... HTN: • Ascites ... Post-Hepatic: • Cardiac causes ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
culture • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... /dL suggests portal ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG ... #paracentesis