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

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
- Differential Diagnosis ... and Workup Algorithm ... • Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... #Hepatology #SAAG
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 ... vascular #Superior #vena
Serum Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG) - Differential Diagnosis
High albumin gradient (>1.1 g/dl):
 - Cirrhosis	
 - Alcoholic
(SAAG) - Differential ... Diagnosis High ... thrombosis - Veno-occlusive ... ischemia/infarction #SAAG ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
- Differential Diagnosis ... ) estimated by gradient ... HTN: ascites (SAAG ... Schistosomiasis • Veno-occlusive ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Summary of Approach to Patients on Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors - Symptom Staging and Management for Common
Symptom Staging and Management ... Inhibitors #Therapy #SideEffects ... AdverseEffects #Staging #Grading ... #Management #Algorithm
Polycythemia Vera (PV) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnostic Criteria:
 • Elevated hemoglobin and/or hematocrit AND
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Polycythemia Vera ... (PV) - Diagnosis ... and Management ... • Treatment algorithms ... #Management #Summary
Algorithm for the diagnosis and management of iliofemoral deep vein thrombosis (DVT). In the absence of
Algorithm for the ... diagnosis and management ... IVC = inferior vena ... thromboembolism #diagnosis
Management of Pruritus in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease
Pruritus with no primary lesions - differential diagnosis:
Management of Pruritus ... - differential diagnosis ... , Polycythemia vera ... ) Management of ... Pruritus #Treatment #Algorithm