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Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Mechanism Decreased GI ... (particularly common ... Chronic diarrhea / IBD ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes
Algorithm for the Management of Ventricular Tachycardia Electrical Storm
ES diagnosed (≥ 3 episodes of VT/ICD therapies
Algorithm for the ... Management of Ventricular ... cardioversion Stable ... of reversible causes ... #Tachycardia #Algorithm
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD ... - IBD Algorithm ... good for SB and colon ... #Algorithm #IBDAlgorithm ... #POCUS #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Suspected lower GI bleeding (LGIB):
 • Hematochezia 
 • Melena +
Management Algorithm ... Melena + right colon ... bleed) vs Stable ... LGIB #GIBleed #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... placebo • Potential GI ... delivery to the colon ... #Colitis #UC #Management ... #treatment #IBD
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
Common Causes ... skin pallor • GI ... diarrhea related to IBD ... symptoms • P/E - GI ... Deficiency #diagnosis #management
Occult and Lower Gastronintestinal Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Occult (Stool + Occult blood and/or iron deficiency
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... , asymptomatic IBD ... OUT BRISK Upper GI ... Disease (most common ... #Causes
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... Management during ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... are relatively common
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
This is not uncommon ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology ... #treatment #table