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Diagnosis and Management of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Definition
Presentation
Medical Management
Extraesophageal Symptoms
Long-Term PPI Issues
Diagnosis Algorithm
Refractory GERD
Surgical and Endoscopic
Diagnosis and Management ... Reflux Disease (GERD ... Algorithm Refractory ... and Endoscopic Therapy ... Management #Treatment #Algorithm
Lower GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
 • Hematochezia
 • History and Physical
 • LGI Bleeding and
Lower GI Bleeding ... Physical • LGI Bleeding ... Dual Antiplatelet Therapy ... #hematochezia #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Vasoconstrictor therapy ... - Refractory Bleeding ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
framework to guide therapy ... causing hypovolemia needing ... transitioning to oral therapy ... need inotrope therapy ... #algorithm #management
Polycythemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Polycythemia itself isn’t a diagnosis. Like many things, it is a condition
- Differential Diagnosis ... Algorithm Polycythemia ... : neuro, heme (bleeding ... always a good idea ... #Algorithm #workup
Acid Reflux - Management Algorithm
 - Step down and stop; restart on lowest effective dose if
Reflux - Management Algorithm ... dose "on-demand therapy ... consider alternative diagnosis ... #Acid #Reflux #GERD ... #Management #Algorithm
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... Assessment and Therapy ... NonVariceal #UpperGI #Bleeding ... Summary #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Myelodysplastic syndromes current treatment algorithm 2018.

From Blood Cancer Journal, Published 24 May 2018

Myelodysplastic syndromes (MDS) are
current treatment algorithm ... The goals of therapy ... median age at diagnosis ... an infection or bleeding ... #algorithm #hematology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... GERD 2. ... secondary causes leading ... the first-line therapy ... #Achalasia #diagnosis