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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Pathophysiology • Indications ... first variceal bleeding ... BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis #hepatology ... #management #pharmacology ... #indications #dosing
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
lead to severe bleeding ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology # ... treatment #medications ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
and Pharmacology ... : Urine Common Uses ... Hemoptysis, GI Bleeding ... #Pharmacology # ... hematology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
family history - Medications ... - History of bleeding ... epistaxis, gingival bleeding ... or if a primary hematologic ... #Workup #hematology
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
After non-pharmacologic ... is the newest medication ... commercial for this medication ... #Pharmacology # ... Dermatology #Management
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
Diagnosis and Management ... normal in mild cases ... Chronic Management ... Hemophilia #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #hematology
Hydroxychloroquine Serum Measurement in SLE
 • Terminal elimination half-life = 40 days ([HCQI reflects long-term intake)
200ng/mL Best indications ... • Special cases ... Measurement #SLE #rheumatology ... #pharmacology # ... levels #lupus #management
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Findings: • Bleeding ... Treat primary cause ... Coagulation #diagnosis #causes ... #treatment #management ... #hematology
Indications for therapeutic intervention of pancreatic pseudocysts.
Complicated pancreatic pseudocysts (one criterion sufficient)
 • Compression of large
Indications for ... • Satiety • Nausea ... gastrointestinal bleeding ... malignancy: median 5-year ... #Management
Atopic Dermatitis - Topical Treatment Options 
First Line: Topical Corticosteroids 
  - High Potency: Betamethasone
therapy is non-pharmacologic ... the first line pharmacologic ... Topical #Treatment #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Dermatology #Management