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Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
and Bloating - Treatment ... Dysfunction • Functional ... Dyspepsia • Functional ... Diagnostics and Testing Treatment ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Treatment
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
Diagnosis and Treatment ... with TSAT <20% (functional ... reasonable to improve functional ... algorithm #cardiology #treatment
Functional Dyspepsia Management Options - Efficacy
 - Proton pump inhibitors
 - H. Pylori treatment
 - Metoclopramide
Functional Dyspepsia ... Pylori treatment ... 5HT4 agonists #Functional ... Management #Efficacy #treatment
Algorithm for the Treatment of Membranous Lupus Nephritis
Sub-nephrotic-range proteinuria (<3.5g/d, normal serum albumin) and Preserved kidney
Algorithm for the Treatment ... Preserved kidney function ... worsening kidney function ... Nephritis #Algorithm #Treatment
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
Decreasing right heart function ... Bypass Other Treatment ... variables, WHO functional ... variables, WHO functional
Treatment of Pouchitis
 • Microbiota-associated - Antibiotics (ciproflaxcin, metronidzole, tinidazole, amoxicillin)
 • Immune-mediated - Budesonide, Mesalamines;
Treatment of Pouchitis ... • Structural/functional ... ileal #pouchitis #Treatment
Asymptomatic Bacteriuria - IDSA Indications for Treatment
Healthy non-pregnant women - NO
Healthy pregnant women - YES
Functionally impaired
Indications for Treatment ... pregnant women - YES Functionally ... #Indications #Treatment
Rotational Finger Deformity After Fracture

The fracture was treated with conservative treatment.  Small rotational deviations can
with conservative treatment ... generate great functional ... fingers causing a functional
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
pressure < 15mmHg TREATMENT ... Effect: improves functional ... Effect: improves functional ... showed improved functional
Hyperkalemia Treatment Options
Stabilize cardiac membrane:
 • IV Calcium (peaks 5-10 minutes)
Decrease potassium concentration:
 • IV Fluids
Shift
Hyperkalemia Treatment ... preserved renal function