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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 ≥ ... protein ≤ 2.5 g/dL: Cirrhosis ... ascites #albumin #gradient ... differential #diagnosis #algorithm
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
abnormalities PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... = increased Aa gradient ... • Stigmata of cirrhosis ... portal HTN • Aa gradient ... Hepatopulmonary #Syndrome #cirrhosis
The Starling and Revised Starling principle of fluid transport across capillary membranes.

a | According to the
The Starling and Revised ... hydrostatic pressure gradient ... osmotic pressure gradient ... considered flawed and has ... #Pathophysiology