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Ascites Flashcards

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Clinical features of ascites

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Dullness in flanks 
Shifting dullness
Spider naevi
Palmar erythema 
Abdominal veins
Fetor hepaticus 
Umbilical nodule
JVP elevation 
Flank haematoma
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Diagnosis for patients with new-onset ascites

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Diagnostic Paracentesis

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Studies needed on initial evaluation

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Protein and albumin conc
Cell count
Serum-Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)

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How does SAAG relate to portal HTN

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> 1.1 related to PHTN

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What could cause of ascites be if SAAG is <1.1

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Malignancy

TB

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Treatment of ascites

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Diuretics 
Paracentesis for Large volume
Transjugular Intrahepatic Porotsystemic Shunt (TIPS)
Aquaretics 
Liver transplantation
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