Sheeza Basharat12 months ago

SAAG - Ascites Interpretation⠀

High SAAG ≥ 1.1:⠀ • Aka not much albumin in the fluid⠀ • Ascites is hepatic lymph!!!⠀ • Produced by a sinusoid with (ie Portal Hypertension):⠀ ↑ hydrostatic pressure ⠀ ↓ oncotic pressure⠀ Low SAAG ≤ 1.1:⠀ • Ascites albumin is close to plasma⠀ • Because the ascites is plasma!⠀ • Extrahepatic source: Malignancy, Infection (TB), Trauma, Pancreatitis etc. By: https://www.instagram.com/p/CTFOLWYNjrM/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link