9 results
Selected Clinical Trials of SGLT2 inhibitors in CVD and CKD
EMPA-REG OUTCOME - Empagliflozin lowered CV events
and CKD EMPA-REG ... outcomes in HFrEF on GDMT ... outcomes in HFrEF on GDMT ... visualabstract #table ... #CVD #CKD
Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy (GDMT) in HFrEF and CKD

 • Class I pillars of HFrEF GDMT across
Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy ... and CKD • Class ... diuretics, MRA, SGLT2i ... Directed #Medical #Therapy ... #GDMT #CKD #HFrEF
Diabetes Medications Summary Table
Insulin
Lifestyle modifications
Metformin
Sulfonylureas
GLP-1 receptor agonists - ↓ major adverse CV events
TZDs
DPP-4 inhibitors
SGLT2 inhibitors -
Medications Summary Table ... -4 inhibitors SGLT2 ... Improved outcomes in CKD ... #medications #table
Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia (COP)

Cryptogenic Organizing Pneumonia Overview:
 • Idiopathic form of organizing pneumonia
 • formerly BOOP
of organizing pneumonia ... association with CTD ... to order: • CBC ... strep, HIV • CTD ... steroids: Cytotoxic Therapy
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
and recommended therapy ... angiotensin-receptor blocker; CAD ... resynchronization therapy ... ejection fraction; GDMT ... guideline-directed medical therapy
CGD and Mulch Pneumonitis
This acute fulminant invasive fungal pneumonia in absence of iatrogenic or exogenous immunosuppression
CGD and Mulch Pneumonitis ... invasive fungal pneumonia ... associated with CGD ... and antifungal therapy ... febrilepodcast.com] #CGD
Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD):

Individualize BP-lowering therapy and treatment targets in people with frailty, high risk of
Kidney Disease (CKD ... Individualize BP-lowering therapy ... progression of CKD ... In people with CKD ... in people with CKD
Dilated Common Bile Duct on POCUS
50's yo patient with RUQ abd pain. Vitals stable/afebrile. Labs: WBC
Common Bile Duct on POCUS ... Vitals stable/afebrile ... mass in distal CBD ... RJonesSonoEM #Dilated #CBD ... #POCUS #ultrasound
Diets and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Diet affects IBD by 3 mechanisms
1. Microbiome ( ↓ diversity)
2. Mucosal
/bridge therapy ... CD > UC • Patient ... balanced, nutritious Table ... NG tube); • CD-TREAT ... Nutrition #comparison #table