The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
A pan-Canadian learner-generated internal medicine podcast. The Intern at Work is written by residents for residents, and is meant to serve you better on the wards and on call. Disclaimer: This podcast is intended for educational use only and is not intended as the sole resource for clinical management. All scripts are original scripts. Podcasts produced out of Canada and may contain Canadian specific guidelines. Created by: Alison Lai Executive Producers: Laiya Carayannopoulos, Zahra Merali
The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
11. Where salt goes, water follows - Ascites
September 23, 2018
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The Intern At Work
Ascites is the pathologic accumulation of fluid in the abdominal cavity. In this episode, we review the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis and management of ascites, with a focus on ascites secondary to liver cirrhosis. Be sure to check out www.theinternatwork.com for our accompanying infographic.