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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
rebleeding, Portal hypertensive ... gastropathy • Dosing ... Cirrhosis #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology # ... indications #dosing
ACEI Antihypertensive Dose Comparison. Consider divided (BID) regimen for better pre-dose (trough) BP control for the
ACEInhibitor #ACEIs #Dosing ... #Conversion #Pharmacology ... #Hypertension # ... Management #PrimaryCare
Primary and Secondary Causes of Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Primary (Essential) (95%) - Onset between age
- Differential Diagnosis ... , work or when using ... an ambulatory monitor ... licorice • Medications ... #Differential #Diagnosis
Stress Dose Steroids - Indications and Dosing

SUPPRESSED HPA AXIS:
 prednisone >20mg/day x 3 weeks or more
Dose Steroids - Indications ... and Dosing SUPPRESSED ... #Dosing #Endocrinology ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #Pharmacology
Clinic, Home, and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Measurements - Strengths and Weaknesses
(via https://twitter.com/JACCJournals/status/1088104323354185730 )

Clinic Measurements:
• BP measured
Clinic, Home, and Ambulatory ... coat and masked hypertension ... re-training Ambulatory ... coat and masked hypertension ... #Management #PrimaryCare
How to measure your blood pressure at home
1) PREPARE
 - Avoid caffeine, cigarettes and other stimulants
blood pressure medication ... you take your medication ... measurement #monitoring #ambulatory ... #diagnosis #patientinfo ... #primarycare #hypertension
Assessment of the Child with Eczema
Distribution of atopic eczema - The distribution of eczema tends to
or reduction in medication ... allergens, irritants, medications ... condition and its management ... Eczema #Assessment #primarycare ... peds #pediatrics #diagnosis
Instructions for Proper Office Blood Pressure Measurement
Conditions
 • Quiet room with comfortable temperature.
 • Before measurements:
should talk before, during ... office, home and ambulatory ... mmHg indicates hypertension ... #Measurement #hypertension ... #diagnosis #primarycare
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis ... and Management ... (Dyslipidemia, Hypertension ... Rubella) • Medications ... Classification #primarycare
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... GERD - Testing Ambulatory ... 3 hours before going ... Reflux #Disease #diagnosis ... #management #Gastroenterology