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dr_singh246
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Which of the following is not a contributor to a condition of ascites? Elevated levels of aldosterone Hypertension Low levels of albumin Elevated levels of angiotension I
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Kazem
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i think it is Elevated levels of angiotension I
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dr_singh246
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right
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Kazem
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I withdraw my comment. not sure
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Kazem
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I guess high levels of Angio I can lead to high levels og Angio II----> High Level of Aldosterone---> Water and Salt retention----> hypertension--->Loss of protein through pressure diuresis----> Edema and Ascites Please correct me if I'm wrong.Thanx
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dr_singh246
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may be but in given choices u r right.
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luckiest
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HI Here is what happen in sequence loss of protein,portal hypertension >sequestration fluid in splanchnic vascular bed >decrease effective circulatory volume > SO sympathetic and RAA activated here is where the angI has role to activate aldosterone and try to reabsorb sodium&water>renal sodium retention>vicious cycle Does the question say "contributor"? if it mean what is not "involve" I would say hypertension cause portal HT is what matter not systemic HT
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