Ascites Flashcards
1
Q
Clinical features of ascites
A
Dullness in flanks Shifting dullness Spider naevi Palmar erythema Abdominal veins Fetor hepaticus Umbilical nodule JVP elevation Flank haematoma
2
Q
Diagnosis for patients with new-onset ascites
A
Diagnostic Paracentesis
3
Q
Studies needed on initial evaluation
A
Protein and albumin conc
Cell count
Serum-Ascites Albumin Gradient (SAAG)
4
Q
How does SAAG relate to portal HTN
A
> 1.1 related to PHTN
5
Q
What could cause of ascites be if SAAG is <1.1
A
Malignancy
TB
6
Q
Treatment of ascites
A
Diuretics Paracentesis for Large volume Transjugular Intrahepatic Porotsystemic Shunt (TIPS) Aquaretics Liver transplantation
