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Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... Disease (GERD) ... Issues Diagnosis Algorithm ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux ... #Treatment #Algorithm
GERD / Reflux Management Algorithm

#GERD #Reflux #Management #Algorithm #gastroenterology
GERD / Reflux Management ... Algorithm #GERD ... #Reflux #Management ... #Algorithm #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Gastroesophageal Reflux ... - Testing Ambulatory ... reflux monitoring ... Gastroesophageal #Reflux ... Disease #diagnosis #management
Newer Syphilis Reverse Algorithm 

The advent of newer, faster 
treponemal antibody tests have 
allowed high-throughput of
Syphilis Reverse Algorithm ... first step in the algorithm ... trep antibody) Reflex ... Syphilis #Reverse #Algorithm ... #Testing #Diagnosis
The algorithm below shows how pre-test probability could be combined with various criteria to determine which
The algorithm below ... shows how pre-test ... : This algorithm ... ) and negative Reller ... is proposed: #Management
Acid Reflux - Management Algorithm
 - Step down and stop; restart on lowest effective dose if
Acid Reflux - Management ... Algorithm - Step ... consumption, Avoid eating ... meals #Acid #Reflux ... #GERD #Management
Autoimmune Hepatitis - Testing Algorithm
Individual Tests:
 • F-Actin (Smooth Muscle) Antibody, IgG by ELISA with Reflex
Autoimmune Hepatitis - Testing ... Algorithm Individual ... Tests: • F-Actin ... by ELISA with Reflex ... Autoimmune #Hepatitis #Algorithm
Efficacy of lifestyle interventions for GERD
Weight loss:
 - Improvement of GERD symptoms and esophageal pH
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interventions for GERD ... Improvement of GERD ... with nocturnal GERD ... symptoms - Avoid eating ... #reflux #management
ACOG - Outpatient Assessment and Management for Pregnant Women With
Suspected or Confirmed Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Low Risk
Assessment and Management ... Low Risk • Refer ... above and re-start algorithm ... examination and tests ... Pregnancy #Obstetrics #Algorithm
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Achalasia: Testing ... esophageal sphincter to relax ... GERD 2. ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management