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Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... Pearls: • IDA and active ... have fatigue w/ active ... modifications Algorithm ... #Algorithm #diagnosis
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation Algorithm
Algorithm that attempts to the use history taking (guided by LRs),
Chest Pain / ACS Evaluation ... Algorithm Algorithm ... baseline physical activity ... ChestPain #ACS #Evaluation ... #diagnosis #Algorithm
The recommended approach to the initiation of statin therapy in hyperlipidemia. 

Low-intensity:
-Lovastatin 20 mg
-Pravastatin 10-20 mg

Intermediate
Fluvastatin 40 mg BID ... cardiovasculardisease #diagnosis #algorithm ... #Evaluation #atheroscleroticcardiovasculardisease
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Disease Management Algorithm ... Assess for Active ... Esophagectomy Algorithm ... Disease #Management #Algorithm ... #treatment #IBD
Thiopurine De-escalation and IBD - Management Algorithm
IBD Patient on Thiopurine Interested in Discontinuing Thiopurine
Assess Disease Activity:
De-escalation and IBD ... - Management Algorithm ... IBD Patient on ... Assess Disease Activity ... FCP, CRP, ESR • Active
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Colitis - Management Algorithm ... Assess Disease Activity ... PJP Prophylaxis Algorithm ... UC #Management #Algorithm ... #IBD #Treatment
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
have concomitant IBD ... with persistently active ... COLITIS - PSC-IBD ... distinct from IBD ... clinical trial evaluation
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Ova and Parasite evaluation ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Workup #Management #Algorithm
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
CP, SOB, lightheadedness ... papillae of tongue), abd ... diarrhea related to IBD ... total body stores Evaluation
Complex Perianal Fistulas and Crohn's Disease - Management Algorithm
Factors for Operative Strategy
  • Fistula Classification
Disease - Management Algorithm ... Involvement • Active ... Incontinence • Active ... Crohns #Disease #IBD ... #algorithm #management