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Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in Cirrhosis - Management Algorithm

Very early (0) - Single <2 cm, Preserved liver
Preserved liver function ... Preserved liver function ... Preserved liver function ... Preserved liver function ... #Algorithm #hepatology
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
and Treatment Algorithm ... with TSAT <20% (functional ... reasonable to improve functional ... iron #deficiency #CHF ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management
Approach to Thrombotic Microangiopathy (TMA) - Differential Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

Suspected TMA: Unexplained thrombocytopenia + MAHA
Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Suspected ... hemosiderin, Hepatic function ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #Algorithm #hematology
Approach to Thyroid Function Tests in the Evaluation of Hyperthyroidism
 • Low TSH, Low normal T4
Approach to Thyroid Function ... Tests in the Evaluation ... Hyperthyroidism #algorithm ... endocrinology #TFTs #TSH #Interpretation
THROMBOELASTOGRAPHY (TEG)
General Principle
• A small cuvette is rotated to simulate sluggish venous flow and stimulate clot
cascade and platelet function ... Thromboelastography #Diagnosis #Management ... #CriticalCare #Hematology ... #Interpretation
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
Abnormal liver function ... tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... history alongside evaluation ... #Hepatology #Liver
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Diagnosis and Management ... TIPS • Pre-TIPS evaluation ... R-sided cardiac function ... Bleeding #Diagnosis #Management ... endoscopy #varices #hepatology
Severe Heart Failure & Cardiogenic Shock - Management Checklist 
Evaluation 
 - EKG & echocardiography
Cardiogenic Shock - Management ... Checklist Evaluation ... Lactate, Liver function ... #Checklist #CHF ... HeartFailure #Cardiology #Management
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Assessment: • Evaluation ... ultrasound) • Muscle function ... muscle mass and function ... Cirrhosis #diet #management ... #hepatology #pathophysiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Assess functional ... disease b) CHF ... Functional status ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... medical and surgical management