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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Pathophysiology • Indications ... gastropathy • Dosing ... BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis #hepatology ... #management #pharmacology ... #indications #dosing
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... #management #algorithm ... pharmacology #treatment #medications ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology ... #warfarin #dosing
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
syndrome • Protein-losing ... Malignancy • Pulmonary ... Post-CABG • Medication ... Pleural #Effusion #Pulmonary ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hepatology
Patient risk stratification algorithm for the treatment of cancer-associated thrombosis.

Currently, edoxaban and rivaroxaban are the only
for appropriate dosing ... thrombosis; PE = pulmonary ... Anticoagulation #Management ... #Hematology #Oncology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Laryngeal and pulmonary ... 3 hours before going ... Desire to stop medication ... Disease #diagnosis #management ... #Gastroenterology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... cirrhosis • Intra-pulmonary ... perfusion scanning or pulmonary ... SpO2 > 88% • Management ... #treatment #hepatology
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
Hypertension Presence of pulmonary ... RVSP) - Estimates pulmonary ... regurgitant velocity using ... Hypertension #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology
Transhepatic Intrajugular Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) 
Indications:
 • Ascites / Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Variceal Bleeding
Cardiopulmonary, Renal, and
Shunt (TIPS) Indications ... Portosystemic #Shunt #Hepatology ... #Gastroenterology ... #Management
PEG Tube Placement - Scoping Summary
 • PEG: Push vs Pull Technique
 • Most Common Indications
• Most Common Indications ... - Start using ... Placement #Summary #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
Pager Summary Indications ... Fluid Overload (pulmonary ... 3-5 hr session using ... ~12 hr session using ... #Therapy #RRT #managment