Approach to ascites Quiz: Ace Your Exams

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A 56-year-old woman presents to the primary care clinic due to weight gain and constipation. She has no significant past medical history and does not drink alcohol or use tobacco products. The patient has gained 5 kg (11 lbs) in the last month and feels very bloated. She has also experienced mild lower abdominal pain. The patient was previously having daily bowel movements and is now only having two bowel movements per week. There is no associated hematochezia, melena, rectal pain, or tenesmus. Past medical history is unremarkable. On physical examination, the patient’s abdomen is distended and a fluid wave is present. There is mild abdominal tenderness to palpation diffusely. Paracentesis is performed and shows a serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) of 0.8. Which of the following tests will most likely provide this patient’s diagnosis?  

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