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Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... , Aortoenteric fistula ... #GI #Bleed #LGIB ... #GIBleed #Differential ... #gastroenterology
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - ... bleed Suspected ... #Bleed #UGIB #GIBleed ... #Differential # ... #gastroenterology
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - ... Differential Diagnosis ... - Aortoenteric Fistula ... #GIBleed #LGIB ... #gastroenterology
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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- Differential ... the upper and lower ... neuropathy - GI ... tract: abdominal ... Supply gut -> abdominal
Aortoenteric Fistula - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
• Uncommon but life-threatening
• Most common site of bowel connection
pain, and palpable ... • Should be on differential ... may be herald bleed ... Typical "herald bleed ... patients with massive bleed
Hematuria - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Gross Hematuria: Red/Dark urine
 • 1ml blood/liter urine can induce color change
Hematuria - Differential ... Diagnostic of GN or vasculitis ... Malignancy • Fistula ... Pseudohematuria: • GI ... bleed • Menstruation
Vasculitis - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
• Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
• Mononeuritis multiplex
• Hematuria, proteinuria,
Vasculitis - Differential ... mononeuritis multiplex • GI ... tract: Abdominal ... the upper and lower ... pain and GN Anti-GBM
Post Cardiac Catheterization Complications
Access site complications
 • Hematoma - Pain, swelling, bruising
 • Retroperitoneal bleed -
• Hematoma - Pain ... Retroperitoneal bleed ... - Lower abdominal ... with bruit • AV fistula ... Complications #cardiology #differential