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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... gastropathy • Dosing ... #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology # ... indications #dosing
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Clinical Guidelines

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
those with CLD (± cirrhosis ... months without treatment ... Coagulation Failure Infections ... #Failure #Cirrhosis ... #Hepatology #gastroenterology
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... - Cirrhosis ... syndrome - Protein-losing ... SAAG < 1.1 g/dL) Infections ... #differential #hepatology
IDSA Recommendations for Preventing and Treating Bacterial Enteric Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing Bacterial Enteric Illness:
 • Antimicrobial
in HIV-AIDS Preventing ... • In rare cases ... depending on their level ... #Treatment #management ... #HIVAIDS #pharmacology
Hepatomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Malignant
 • Primary Carcinoma
 • Metastases
 • Lymphoma
 • Leukemia
 • Polycythemia
Non-Malignant • Fatty Liver ... Pericarditis Infectious ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Causes ... #Hepatology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
Causes of Pleural ... - Oncotic • Cirrhosis ... Urinothorax Exudate - Infectious ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hepatology ... #causes
Causes of Ascites - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Portal Hypertension - Prehepatic:
 • Portal vein thrombosis
 • Splenic
Causes of Ascites ... - Hepatic: • Cirrhosis ... disease • Acute liver ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hepatology ... #causes
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
• HIV/HCV co-infection ... Family history of cirrhosis ... or fibrosis • Cirrhosis ... • Acute HBV infection ... Indications #management #hepatology
Basophilia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Basophils < 1% of the total white blood cell count
Basophils function similarly
which are released during ... Diabetes/DKA Infections ... : • helminth infections ... Irradiation • Cirrhosis ... #hematology #basophils
Chronic Hepatitis B - Diagnosis and Management Algorithm

• Who to treat: Essentially treat the pts with
with chronic HBV infections ... viremia or have cirrhosis ... Chronic Hepatitis B Infection ... Diagnosis #Management #Treatment ... #Hepatology