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Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
Diagnosis and Workup ... strategy with minimal testing ... Giardia in those at high ... allergy/ sensitivity testing ... #gastroenterology
Antenatal Visits - Testing and Schedule
At Every Visit:	
 • Gestational Age	
 • BP
 • Maternal Weight
Antenatal Visits - Testing ... • Gestational Age ... BP • Maternal Weight ... Protein Blood Work ... Additional U/S If there are
Alpha-gal Syndrome (AGS) - Diagnosis Algorithm
Does patient have recurrent episodes of urticaria, angioedema or isolated GI
) - Diagnosis Algorithm ... then consider testing ... Nighttime symptoms are ... in diet - High ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... and specific for detection ... ANA - Screen for ... #glomerular #testing ... #workup #diagnosis
Celiac Disease Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:  Nonspecific symptoms (iron-deficiency anemia, failure to thrive, fever, skin
Algorithm INDICATIONS ... skin rash, and weight ... by IFA • DGP IgA ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #gastroenterology
The following graph was prepared based on the latest information on Testing for the Diagnosis of
information on Testing ... HIV infection (aka ... PCR test has a high ... InfectiousDiseases #HIVAIDS #Testing ... Screening #Antibody #Detection
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
cough GERD: Testing ... EGD Impedance testing ... pH monitoring are ... • Male sex • Age ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... and specific for detection ... glomerular disease. 8) ANA ... glomerular #disease #workup ... diagnosis #initial #testing
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Evaluation Major Pre-Op ... Age 4. ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing
Celiac Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm
IgA TTG has high sensitivity and specificity of ~ 98% and is
Disease - Diagnosis Algorithm ... IgA TTG has high ... pts need further testing ... #gastroenterology ... #workup