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Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) Diagnosis Algorithm
Bubble echo is the first piece of the puzzle. The nail on
Hepatopulmonary ... HPS) Diagnosis Algorithm ... the dx is an A-a gradient ... HPS #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #hepatology #pulmonary
Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
ascites albumin gradient ... (SAAG) SAAG ≥ ... Tuberculosis #SAAG ... ascites #albumin #gradient ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Approach to the A-a Gradient
A-a gradient = PAO2 - PaO2
A-a gradient = [FiO2 x (Patm -
Approach to the A-a Gradient ... A-a gradient = ... PAO2 - PaO2 A-a gradient ... A-a Gradient ≤ ... AVMs, Hepatopulmonary
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) 

HPS-differential diagnosis:
1. Pulmonary vasculature
2. Diseases of the lung parenchyma
3. Pleura and diaphragm

HPS-diagnosis:
1. Patients
Hepatopulmonary ... Pulmonary vasculature ... Alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient ... classification #Hepatopulmonary ... HPS #hepatology #pulmonary
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
HPS - Diagnosis:
 1. Patients with liver disease
 2. Alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient (AaP02) >15 mmHg
Hepatopulmonary ... Alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient ... 50 mmHg #HPS #Hepatopulmonary ... Syndrome #diagnosis #management
Hypoxemia Differential Diagnosis Algorithm by A-a Gradient

Normal A-a Gradient:
 • ↓ Atmospheric pressure
 • Hypoventilation: CNS
by A-a Gradient ... Normal A-a Gradient ... compliance ↑ A-a Gradient ... #pulmonary #Aa ... #Gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Diagnosis and Management ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... Ascites #Diagnosis #Management ... Summary #Hepatology #SAAG
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Hepatopulmonary ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... perfusion scanning or pulmonary ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient ... LizzieAbyMD #hepatopulmonary
Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
Algorithm for Suspected ... SVC Syndrome Grading ... SVC #Syndrome #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #management
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
Hepatopulmonary ... Script HPS is a pulmonary ... = increased Aa gradient ... portal HTN • Aa gradient ... Alert_Oriented3 #HPS #Hepatopulmonary