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Hepatopulmonary Syndrome (HPS) 

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

HPS-diagnosis:
1. Patients
Pulmonary vasculature ... Diseases of the ... Alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient ... classification ... #hepatology #pulmonary
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
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
HPS - Diagnosis:
 1. Patients with liver disease
 2. Alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient (AaP02) >15 mmHg
Patients with liver disease ... Alveolar-arterial oxygen gradient ... vasodilatation HPS ... Classification ... diagnosis #management #classification
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
GOLD2017 - The refined ABCD assessment tool. FEV1: forced expiratory volume in 1 s; FVC: forced vital
Obstructive Lung Disease ... #Diagnosis #Pulmonary ... GOLD2017 #Staging #Grading ... #Classification
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
setting of liver disease ... intrinsic lung disease ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... perfusion scanning or pulmonary ... 80mmHg or A-a gradient
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
Illness Script HPS ... is a pulmonary ... chronic liver disease ... = increased Aa gradient ... portal HTN • Aa gradient