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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
, diagnose iron ... serology first Small bowel ... identification of small bowel ... change medical management ... #gastroenterology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... Bleeding - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Hgb 7-9 g/dL PPI ... #hepatology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Summary GERD: Diagnosis ... • Vomiting • Anemia ... Alarm features: • Anemia ... Reflux #Disease #diagnosis ... #management #Gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Irritable Bowel ... Diagnosis and Management ... and Hepatology ... #Syndrome #Diagnosis ... #Management #gastroenterology
Basics of Esophageal Strictures
 - History & Physical
 - When is a barium swallow helpful?
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Strictures - Management ... strictures, do you need PPI ... Strictures #Basics #endoscopy ... #egd #management ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Esophageal Necrosis
Etiology:
 - Ischemia and Gastric Outlet Obstruction with GERD may be inciting events
 - Associated
Stevens-Johnson syndrome ... retrosternal chest pain Diagnosis ... 48 hours - IV PPI ... #Necrosis #diagnosis ... #management #gastroenterology
Aplastic Anemia - Overview

Who?
• M = F
• 3 peaks:	1) Childhood	2) 15-25 years	3) >60 years

What?
• Aplastic anemia
Constitutional Syndromes ... Constitutional Syndromes ... Reticulocyte index < 2 • EPO ... #oncology #hematology ... #diagnosis #management