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Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome ... irrigation • Management ... and nephrotic syndrome ... nocturnal enuresis • Prevention ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
and Peripheral Edema ... presence of pulmonary edema ... acute coronary syndrome ... differential #algorithm #management ... icu #clinical #pharmacology
Antiplatelet Medications - Summary Table

Aspirin - Inhibits cyclooxygenase, preventing formation of thromboxane A2
 • Acute coronary
cyclooxygenase, preventing ... Acute coronary syndrome ... Acute coronary syndrome ... acute coronary syndrome ... Summary #Table #Pharmacology
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Indications: Prevention ... decompensation, Prevention ... variceal bleeding, Prevention ... Cirrhosis #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology #
Direct-acting oral anticoagulants (DOACs) for VTE treatment and prevention - Comparison Table

#DOAC #Anticoagulants #Anticoagulation #VTE #Management
treatment and prevention ... Anticoagulation #VTE #Management ... #Pharmacology #
Causes of Generalized Edema - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Overfill (Increased renal sodium retention, Urine Na > 40meq/L)
of Generalized Edema ... Increased renal sodium retention ... • Nephrotic Syndrome ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... Burns/Trauma #Edema
Pharmacologic Management of Constipation 
Fiber Laxatives
 - Bran powder
 - Psyllium
 - Methylcellulose
 - Calcium polycarbophil
Pharmacologic Management ... Sodium phosphate enema ... - Mineral oil enema ... #Constipation #Pharmacologic ... #Management #Pharmacology
Algorithm for Suspected SVC Syndrome

SVC syndrome suspected: Facial/arm/neck edema, distended neck/chest veins, facial plethora, dyspnea, cough,
Suspected SVC Syndrome ... SVC syndrome ... syncope, etc SVC Syndrome ... MatthewHoMD #SVC #Syndrome ... Algorithm #diagnosis #management
Management of Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS)
Hyperandrogenism, Family Planning, Endometrial cancer prevention, Cardiovascular risk factor management
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Management of Polycystic ... Ovary Syndrome ... Endometrial cancer prevention ... Polycystic #Ovary #Syndrome ... #Management #endocrinology
Pathophysiology of Hepatorenal Syndrome - Dilation of splanchnic arteries initially compensated by increased CO eventually decompensates
of Hepatorenal Syndrome ... leading to fluid retention ... (ascites, edema ... #Hepatorenal #Syndrome