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Approach to Conjugated Hyperbilirubinemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

1. Definition: T.bili elevation + >20% conjugated
2. Obtain RUQ
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... MRCP, ERCP, liver ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
The recommended approach to the initiation of statin therapy in hyperlipidemia. 

Low-intensity:
-Lovastatin 20 mg
-Pravastatin 10-20 mg

Intermediate
-Atorvastatin (Lipitor ... cardiovasculardisease #diagnosis #algorithm
Atorvastatin. HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) for dyslipidemia and MI/stroke prevention. 2nd most prescribed drug in the
#Atorvastatin #Lipitor
Differentiation between Portal Venous Gas and Pneumobilia #Diagnosis #EM #Rads #Surgery #Differential #Differentiation #HepaticGas #Pneumobilia #PortalVenous
#Venous #Gas #ERCP ... MesentericIschemia #Algorithm
Acute Pancreatitis - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Epigastric abdominal pain (90%, characteristically
HyperCa2+ • Other: ERCP ... complications), MRCP ... Gallstones: Urgent ERCP ... cholangitis, consider ERCP
Liver Flukes on ERCP
Here are liver flukes (Fasciola hepatica) extracted from the bile duct during ERCP
Liver Flukes on ERCP ... bile duct during ERCP ... Liver #Flukes #ERCP ... clinical #EGD #ERCP
ERCP - Obtaining a good Cholangiogram
 • General Tips
 • Patient Positioning
 • Image Capture
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ERCP - Obtaining ... @enrrikke #ERCP
The causes of Pancreatitis 
The mnemonic "l Get Smashed" 
is often found to be helpful. 

Idiopathic
Hypothermia ERCP
Elevated Amylase (Hyperamylasemia)- Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Pancreatic causes:
 - Pancreatic cancer
 - Complications pancreatitis: eg pseudocyst
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Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... fibrosis - Post ERCP ... Differential #Diagnosis #Algorithm
General Algorithms for Assessment of the Left Ventricular Assist Device (LVAD) (Algorithms 1, 2 and 3)

Algorithm
General Algorithms ... Device (LVAD) (Algorithms ... 1, 2 and 3) Algorithm ... LVAD) Patient Algorithm ... troubleshooting Algorithm