A 45-year-old woman with alcoholic cirrhosis presents with new-onset ascites. No infection or encephalopathy is noted. What is the recommended initial...

Question

A 45-year-old woman with alcoholic cirrhosis presents with new-onset ascites. No infection or encephalopathy is noted. What is the recommended initial management?

Accepted Answer

Low salt diet plus spironolactone

Answer

High-dose IV albumin

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Therapeutic paracentesis for all ascites

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Immediate TIPS procedure

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Non-selective beta-blockers

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Cirrhosis with ascites

A 45-year-old woman with alcoholic cirrhosis presents with new-onset ascites. No infection or encephalopathy is noted. What is the recommended initial management?