Linz distinguished new forms of authoritarianism from personalistic dictatorships and totalitarian states, taking Francoist Spain as an example.
The most common cause of ascites is advanced liver disease or cirrhosis. Approximately 80% of the ascites cases are thought to be due to cirrhosis. Although the exact mechanism of ascites development is not completely understood, most theories suggest portal hypertension (increased pressure in the liver blood flow) as the main contributor.
Common causes of Ascites. This information shows the various causes of Ascites, and how common these diseases or conditions are in the general population. This is not a direct indication as to how commonly these diseases are the actual cause of Ascites, but gives a relative idea as to how frequent these diseases are seen overall.