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If you take care of #AFib patients watch this AMAZING video captured during coronary bypass surgery.
take care of #AFib ... coronary bypass surgery ... happens to the atria ... #Fibrillation #AFib ... #CTS #thoracic
Atrial Fibrillation seen during Bypass Surgery (CABG)

Dr. Thomas Dolven @thomas1973

#Atrial #Fibrillation #AFib #thoracic #Surgery #CTS #clinical
Atrial Fibrillation ... during Bypass Surgery ... #Fibrillation #AFib ... #thoracic #Surgery ... #CTS #clinical
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
and Bloating - Treatment ... Intolerance • Celiac Disease ... • Prior GEJ surgery ... Fundoplication, Bariatric surgery ... obstruction (CIPO) Disorders
Causes of Thrombocytosis - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Spurious:
 • Artifact (redo CBC)
Autonomous:
 • Essential thrombocytosis
 • Polycythemia
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... • Rheumatic disorders ... • Celiac disease ... Damage: • Post-op surgery ... effect following treatment
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Esophageal Crohn's Disease ... Management Algorithm ... • Serial Dilation ... Fistula: Consult CTS ... #treatment #IBD
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease ... Before antireflux surgery ... exclude motility disorders ... - Antireflux surgery ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux #Disease
Aortic Dissection Pearls
Aortic dissection is caused by a tear in the tunica intima, the innermost layer
Connective tissue disorder ... • Aortic valve disease ... • Cardiac surgery ... catheterization • Thoracic ... deficit • Shock Treatment
Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Epidemiology:
 • Prevalence: 1-2 cases per million -
other neurological disorders ... positive in 2/3 of pts ... limb or joint disorders ... Person Syndrome Treatment ... Baclofen • Severe Disease
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Ischemic heart disease ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... : - Known CV disease ... upper abdominal/thoracic ... CARP, DECREASE V trials
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
• Classic triad ... leukocytosis, psychiatric disorders ... of anesthesia, surgery ... disease: Management ... management and then surgery