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Cirrhotic Ascites | January 17, 2024

Date of Presentation: January 17, 2024

Type: Past Presentation  

Audience: Clinical  

Program: Hepatitis C  

Keywords: #ascites  #cirrhosis  #hcv  #management  #paracentesis  

In this presentation Richard Manch, MD, discusses management of patients with ascites. He discusses the indications and contraindications for paracentesis, initial laboratory investigation of ascitic fluid, the core elements for treatment of ascites (including sodium restriction, appropriate use of diuretics, and common mistakes), as well as the management of tense ascites.

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Presented by:

Richard A. Manch MD, FAASLD, FACP, FACG

Richard A. Manch MD, FAASLD, FACP, FACG is the Director of Hepatology with Arizona Liver Health and a Clinical Professor of Medicine at the University of Arizona.

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Date added: January 17, 2024