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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... Pathophysiology • Indications ... #BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis ... #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology #indications
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
Indications for ... • Hepatorenal syndrome ... terlipressin #Albumin #Indications ... #Management #Cirrhosis ... #treatment #hepatology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
- Oncotic • Cirrhosis ... • Nephrotic syndrome ... Noninfectious: • Malignancy ... Post-CABG • Medication ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hepatology
Pharmacological Treatment of Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Midodrine - Alpha agonist incr blood pressure incr renal perfusion pressure
of Hepatorenal Syndrome ... edgarvlermamd - Nephrology ... #HepatoRenal #Syndrome ... #Nephrology #Management ... #Pharmacology #Medications
Modified Hyponatremia Algorithm
Hypertonic Hyponatremia: Hyperglycemia, Mannitol, Urologic irrigants
Hypotonic Hyponatremia: 
 • ADH ON (UOsm > 100):
Heart failure, Cirrhosis ... , Nephrotic syndrome ... > 30): SIADH, Medications ... diagnosis #sodium #nephrology
Approach to Thrombocytosis - Elevated Platelet Count - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Peripheral Smear concerning for malignancy?
concerning for malignancy ... → Refer to hematology ... treatment • Malignancy ... Kawasaki, Nephrotic syndrome ... • Reaction to Medications
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome - Diagnosis
Neuroleptic Malignant Syndrome is an idiosyncratic reaction to antipsychotic medications classically characterized
Neuroleptic Malignant ... Neuroleptic Malignant ... antipsychotic medications ... of dopaminergic medications ... #neurology
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
B - Treatment Indications ... Family history of cirrhosis ... or fibrosis • Cirrhosis ... HBV #Treatment #Indications ... #management #hepatology
Consensus Indications for Irradiated RBC Transfusions:

Cellular blood components are irradiated for the prevention of TA-GVHD. Transfused
Consensus Indications ... disorders (DiGeorge Syndrome ... #Transfusion #Indications ... #Hematology #BloodBank ... #Management
Hyponatremia Correction
1. Indications for Hypertonic Saline: seizure, coma, focal findings
   - typically occurs with
Indications for ... Demyelination Syndrome ... Correction #goal #rate #management ... #nephrology