Abdominal Aorta, Portal System, and Gut Blood Supply MCQ — NEET PG Practice Question | NEETPGAI
Abdominal Aorta, Portal System, and Gut Blood Supply
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A 52-year-old woman with known cirrhosis and portal hypertension presents with acute-onset severe abdominal pain, fever (38.5°C), and abdominal distension. Diagnostic paracentesis reveals ascitic fluid with a serum-ascites albumin gradient (SAAG) of 1.8 g/dL, WBC 450/μL (80% neutrophils), and negative bacterial culture. What is the most appropriate immediate next step in management?
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