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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
mellitus; EF, ejection ... fraction; GDMT, guideline-directed ... with preserved ejection ... failure with reduced ejection ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Bleeding Risk - Summary ... points from ASGE guideline ... endoscopic mucosal resection ... Bleeding #Risks #Gastroenterology ... Diagnosis #Management #Guidelines
Comparison of oral OTC antihistamines.

Clinical practice guidelines (PMID: 25644617) recommend 2nd-generation/less sedating oral antihistamines for adult
Clinical practice guidelines ... all know there are ... that may guide therapy ... selection: symptom
Clinical Algorithm for Emergency Department Evaluation and Management of UTI in Febrile Infants and Young Children

Urinary
Clinical Algorithm ... This algorithm was ... of Pediatrics Section ... Guidelines are based ... Guidelines are not
Strategies to Improve Quality of Screening and Surveillance Colonoscopy - AGA Guidelines

1. Adequate bowel preparation.
2. Use
Bowel prep instructions ... increase polyp detection ... Goal adenoma detection ... for endoscopic resection ... #management #gastroenterology
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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and Management Summary ... pulmonary TB PE ... excisional biopsy - Detection ... intensive RIPE therapy ... Diagnosis #Management #Summary
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... Vasoconstrictor therapy ... to AGA practice guidelines ... acute settings - Pre-endoscopic ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
and Management Summary ... laparoscopic tumor resection ... Open surgical resection ... pheochromocytoma: primary therapy ... pheochromocytoma: MIBG therapy
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
and Management Summary ... 2g (88mmol) Na per ... intake 2) Diuretic therapy ... appropriate patient selection ... Diagnosis #Management #Summary
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... deteriorating on medical therapy ... investigative therapy ... e.g., <50%), ESC guidelines