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Causes of Post-Partum Hemorrhage - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Blood Loss: >500mL post vaginal delivery OR >1000 mL
post Caesarean section ... . heparin) • Pre-existing ... PostPartum #Hemorrhage #PPH ... #Algorithm #Causes ... #Obstetrics #OBGyn
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... /other causes • ... #Algorithm #diagnosis ... #management
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Summary PRE-ENDOSCOPY ... Hgb 7-9 g/dL PPI ... achieved Non-selective
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
exclude other causes ... • Pre-existing ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... Karan Desai MD, MPH
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
left ventricular ejection ... ., Black women are ... Rule out other causes ... recognition and management ... Cardiomyopathy #Cardiology #OBGyn