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Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
) estimated by gradient ... of portal HTN: ascites ... portal HTN: • Ascites ... INR, bilirubin, albumin ... #hepatology
Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Pathophysiology:
 • Defect in fetal free fatty acid metabolism products →
Pregnancy (AFLP) Pathophysiology ... free fatty acid metabolism ... = nonspecific (nausea ... develops (DIC, ascites ... Liver #Pregnancy #hepatology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... Prevalence: At cirrhosis ... muscle metabolizes ammonia ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #treatment #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Illness Script
HPS is a pulmonary disorder of chronic liver disease characterized by a
abnormalities PATHOPHYSIOLOGY ... = increased Aa gradient ... arteriovenous shunting causes ... : jaundice, ascites ... #diagnosis #hepatology