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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
and recommended therapy ... fraction; GDMT, guideline-directed ... hypertension; ICD ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Vasoconstrictor therapy ... to AGA practice guidelines ... acute settings - Pre-endoscopic ... #algorithm #VARICEALB ... #Mnemonic
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
ducts, commonly leading ... liver disease management ... Therapy with UDCA ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management ... #summary #Hepatology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... investigative therapy ... e.g., <50%), ESC guidelines
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
- Scoping Summary ... Pre-Endoscopic ... Assessment and Therapy ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Summary 10 percent ... Open surgical resection ... adrenoceptors, potentially leading ... pheochromocytoma: primary therapy ... pheochromocytoma: MIBG therapy
Renal Replacement Therapy (RRT) - ICU One Pager Summary
Indications (AIEOU):
 • A: Acidosis (usually severe metabolic)
ICU One Pager Summary ... etc); see ExTRlP guidelines ... pericarditis, bleeding ... in the ICU: • IHD ... #RRT #managment
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Achalasia Summary ... Epidemiology: 10 cases per ... secondary causes leading ... the first-line therapy ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management