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Variceal Screening Algorithm in Cirrhosis

#Variceal #Screening #Algorithm #cirrhosis #hepatology #endoscopy #EGD #management
Variceal Screening Algorithm ... Variceal #Screening #Algorithm ... #cirrhosis #hepatology ... #endoscopy #EGD
Screening and surveillance of varices in patients with cirrhosis. 

- No for screening need if platelets
#Surveillance #Hepatology ... #EGD #PrimaryCare ... #Algorithm
Diagnostic Algorithm for the Patient with Seizure in the Emergency Department
Does the history suggest a seizure?
Diagnostic Algorithm ... additional symptoms (eg ... diagnosis such as: - Syncope ... Postictal state #Algorithm
Causes of Splenomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Infectious
 • Bacterial
 • Viral (EBV)
 • Parasitic
 • Fungal
Congestive
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Myeloproliferative disorders (eg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in Cirrhosis - Management Algorithm

Very early (0) - Single <2 cm, Preserved liver
Cirrhosis - Management Algorithm ... transplantable HCC, End-stage ... Cirrhosis #Management #Algorithm ... #hepatology
Canadian Syncope Risk Score
The risk tool consists of nine predictors, with the score for each predictor
Canadian Syncope ... Disease - Any ED ... Troponin (>99%ile ... interval > 480 ms - ED ... #Canadian #Syncope
Canadian Syncope Risk Score
The risk tool consists of nine predictors, with the score for each predictor
Canadian Syncope ... Disease - Any ED ... Troponin (>99%ile ... interval > 480 ms - ED ... #Canadian #Syncope
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
+ lab signs of end ... tetany/cramps, syncope ... diagnosis #management #hematology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Disorders Testing Algorithm ... signs or symptoms (eg ... Eosinophil #Disorders #Algorithm ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Causes of Anemia with Low Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV) - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Decreased Heme Synthesis or
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Iron Deficiency (Eg ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm ... #Causes #Hematology