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

Cause - Decreased Intake:
 • Low salt in diet
 • Exclusive D5W
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Cause - Decreased ... Muscle weakness • Hypotension ... gastrointestinal osmotic gradient ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm