Abstract
Combined serum and ascites fluid measurements point to the cause of ascites. For patients with modest edema, a reduced weight-loss target with diuresis may be acceptable.
MeSH terms
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Adult
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Aged
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Aged, 80 and over
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Ascites / blood*
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Ascites / diagnosis*
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Ascites / etiology
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Ascites / physiopathology
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Ascitic Fluid
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Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures / standards*
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Diuresis
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Edema / etiology*
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Edema / therapy*
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Female
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Humans
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Liver Cirrhosis / complications*
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Liver Cirrhosis / physiopathology
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Male
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Middle Aged
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Practice Guidelines as Topic*