oedema and ascites Flashcards
The following are true except
Serum to ascetic albumin ratio (SAG ratio) >1.1 → transudate ascites
Protein amount in ascetic fluid < 3.5 G → Exudate ascites
Serum amylase in ascetic fluid > 1000 → pancreatitis
Lymphocyte presented around 80-90% and more → T.B
Lymphocytes / neutrophil is 50/50 → Malignancy
Protein amount in ascetic fluid < 3.5 G →
Exudate ascites
The following medications are responsible for generalized edema, except: *
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs Carbenoxolon
Tetracycline
Eostrogens
Nifedipine
Tetracycline
Causes of edema due to low plasma oncotic pressure are the following, except *
Nephrotic syndrome
Liver failure
Cardiac failure
Malnutrition Malabsorption
Cardiac failure