6 results
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Endoscopic Bleeding ... mucosal resection ... #Endoscopic #Bleeding ... HighRisk #Diagnosis #Management ... #Guidelines
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Diagnosis and Management ... Summary PRE-ENDOSCOPY ... ligation - EGD ... Surveillance EGD
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... to AGA practice guidelines ... acute settings - Pre-endoscopic ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Upper GI Bleeding ... Scoping Summary Pre-Endoscopic ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
• Towards the end ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Period • Breast-feeding ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... e.g., <50%), ESC guidelines
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Epidemiology: 10 cases per ... sphincter to relax EGD ... secondary causes leading ... , injection of botulinum ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management