Managing ascites in patients with cirrhosis

Authors

Jack Kyle, A.T. Still University's Arizona School of Health Sciences in Mesa, Ariz.

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Journal of the American Academy of PAs

Abstract

Abstract

Patients with cirrhosis have a 50% to 60% chance of developing ascites within 10 years of diagnosis. Once ascites has developed, patients have a predicted 50% mortality within 3 years. This article discusses the pathophysiology of ascites caused by cirrhosis, standards in diagnosing ascites, and the recommendations and guidelines for treating ascites. Properly managing patients with decompensated cirrhosis can improve their quality of life and longevity and minimize additional complications.

First Page

1

Last Page

5

DOI

10.1097/01.JAA.0000979508.71082.33.

Publication Date

11-2023

Comments

Jack J. K. (2023). Managing ascites in patients with cirrhosis. JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 36(11), 1–5.

https://doi.org/10.1097/01.JAA.0000979508.71082.33

Recommended Citation

Jack J. K. (2023). Managing ascites in patients with cirrhosis. JAAPA : official journal of the American Academy of Physician Assistants, 36(11), 1–5.