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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... and Targets: Propranolol ... #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology # ... indications #dosing
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
management #algorithm #pharmacology ... #treatment #medications ... #decisionaid #cardiology ... #hematology #warfarin ... #dosing
Warfarin color-coded tablets, initial dosing and INR targets

#pharmacology #overview #review #medications #drugs #cardiology #warfarin #management
tablets, initial dosing ... and INR targets ... #pharmacology ... overview #review #medications ... #drugs #cardiology
Causes of Pleural Effusion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Transudate - Hydrostatic
 • Congestive heart failure
 • Constrictive
- Oncotic • Cirrhosis ... syndrome • Protein-losing ... Post-CABG • Medication ... • Uremia • Meigs ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #Hepatology
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
patients with cirrhosis ... who are actively using ... high risk for using ... Screening #Addiction #Medications ... #Pharmacology
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
TIPS involves the creation of a low-resistance pathway between a hepatic vein
a hepatic vein and ... the portal vein, using ... interventional radiology ... Portosystemic #Shunt #hepatology ... #indications
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology ... Transient K+ efflux moving ... Vaughan Williams Classification ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology ... #Classification
Checklist for Treatment of Delirium in the ICU 

Remove causative factors 
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Exclude hypoglycemia if
- Review the medication ... Q8hr - If cirrhotic ... sleeping, administer pharmacologic ... Reorientation during ... Physical therapy and
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
insufficiency and ... Prevalence: At cirrhosis ... Guidelines recommend using ... Encephalopathy #Grading #Classification ... Management #treatment #hepatology