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Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
Perianal Crohn's Disease ... - IBD Algorithm ... refractory to medical therapy ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm #
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... (IUS) in IBD - ... IBD Algorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm #
Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 • Refractory
 • Failed multiple
Dual Targeted Therapy ... IBD Algorithm ... Severe/Extensive Disease ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm #
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
and recommended therapy ... coronary artery disease ... hypertension; ICD ... circulatory support; and MI ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
history: • Small intestine ... & small/large intestine ... : Behcet's disease ... NSAIDS, immuno-therapy ... inflammation: IBS
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Diarrhea Workup ... and Management Algorithm ... Adjust IS medications ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Empiric therapy
Penicillin Allergy Pathway for Antibiotic Prescription in Patients With Penicillin Allergy
Mild Reaction - Itching, Minor rash
Penicillin Allergy Mild ... If infectious disease ... the preferred therapy ... and Infectious Disease ... #Prescription #algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Valvular heart disease ... ancestry, LGE on MRI ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... deteriorating on medical therapy ... therapy in PPCM
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
extension: - Disease ... CA • Topical therapy ... Alternative Dx: IBS ... Ulcerative #Proctitis #IBD ... diagnosis #management #algorithm