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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
ascites albumin gradient ... (SAAG) SAAG ≥ ... ascites #albumin #gradient ... #hepatology #differential ... #diagnosis #algorithm
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... • Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... gastroenterology #hepatology
Deciphering the SAAG - Serum to Ascites Albumin Gradient
Ascites is either made in the liver sinusoid
Deciphering the SAAG ... Ascites Albumin Gradient ... liverprof #Diagnosis #Hepatology ... Serum #Albumin #Gradient ... #Interpretation
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
and Management Summary ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... Diagnosis #Management #Summary ... #Hepatology #SAAG
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) Diagnosis Algorithm
Bubble echo is the first piece of the puzzle. The nail on
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS ... ) Diagnosis Algorithm ... the dx is an A-a gradient ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hepatology #pulmonary
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
calling a consult HPI ... consult - 1-liner summary ... surgeries, TIPS, paracentesis ... Calling #Referral #Hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management Summary ... not specific to HPS ... detects severe HPS ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient ... management #treatment #hepatology
Thromboelastography (trademarked as TEG)
 • Graphical representation of the fibrin polymerization process
 • Point-of-care anti-coagulation monitoring
products) • Has ... routine transfusion algorithms ... and has been shown ... Thromboelastogram #TEG #interpretation ... #hematology