7 results
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Performance thorough ... components: - CV ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... with valvular dysfunction ... or LV dysfunction
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
Macrophage Activation ... nervous system (CNS ... ) dysfunction • ... Treatment: • Corticosteroids ... MAS #Macrophage #Activation
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive Disorder (HAND)

Definition:
HIV-Associated Neurocognitive disorders categories:
• Asymptomatic neurocognitive impairment
• Mild neurocognitive impairment
• HIV dementia

Pathophysiology:
HIV frequently
and infects the CNS ... -> microglial activation ... Behavioral • Motor dysfunction ... Treatment: • HAART ... treatment • Cognitive
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
bowel or bladder dysfunction ... • Excessive activation ... that results in CNS ... Autonomic Dysfunction ... Transverse Myelitis Treatment
Chronic Hepatitis B - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

• Who to treat: Essentially treat the pts with
and Management Algorithm ... Entacavir, tenofovir vs ... absent the risk of reactivation ... HepatitisB #HBV #Algorithm ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) - Management Algorithm
General Approach:
 - Identify and avoid triggers
 - Good sleep
Vomiting Syndrome (CVS ... ) - Management Algorithm ... use, autonomic dysfunction ... Topiramate and CoQ10 #CVS ... #Treatment
Crohn's Disease & New Diagnosis of Colon Cancer Algorithm
 - Define Colonic Disease Extent, Activity &
of Colon Cancer Algorithm ... EUA) - Consult CRS ... fertility and sexual dysfunction ... Colon #Cancer #algorithm ... #management #treatment