Ans....(B )....nephrotic syndrome Calculated by subtracting the ascitic fluid albumin from the serum albumin, the gradient correlates directly with the portal pressure. An SAAG � 1.1 g/dL suggests underlying portal hypertension, while gradients � 1.1 g/dL implicate nonportal hypertensive causes. Hypoalbuminemia (SAAG � < 1.1 g/dL) -- Nephrotic syndrome -- Protein-losing enteropathy -- Severe malnutrition with anasarca
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