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Diagnosis of ascites according to the serum ascites albumin gradient (SAAG)
SAAG ≥ 1.1:
 - Ascitic protein
albumin gradient ... (SAAG) SAAG ≥ ... Tuberculosis #SAAG ... #gradient #hepatology ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
and Management ... culture • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient ... (SAAG): > 1.1 g ... intake 2) Diuretic therapy ... avoid: NSAIDs, ACE inhibitors
Ascites - Differential Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm

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Perform paracentesis:
 • Cell count and diff 
 • Total
Ascites - Differential ... Diagnosis and Workup Algorithm ... • Perform paracentesis ... • Calculate SAAG ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
and recommended therapy ... angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor ... resynchronization therapy ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Summary of Approach to Patients on Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors - Symptom Staging and Management for Common
Immune Checkpoint Inhibitors ... #Checkpoint #Inhibitors ... #Therapy #SideEffects ... AdverseEffects #Staging #Grading ... #Management #Algorithm
Algorithm for the Treatment of Membranous Lupus Nephritis
Sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (<3.5g/d, normal serum albumin) and Preserved kidney
Algorithm for the ... Kidney protective therapy ... • Calcineurin inhibitor ... Lupus #Nephritis #Algorithm ... #Treatment #management
Smoking Cessation Management
Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT):
Long-Acting NRT:
 • Patch: Wear for 24 hours at a time.
Smoking Cessation Management ... Nicotine Replacement Therapy ... Non-nicotine Replacement Therapy ... dopamine reuptake inhibitor ... Smoking #Cessation #Management
Hepatorenal Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Who gets HRS?
 • Decompensated cirrhosis
 • Typically with existing
Diagnosis and Management ... with existing ascites ... is vasoactive therapy ... • Octreotide - Inhibits ... HRS #Diagnosis #Management