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Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
- IBD Algorithm ... refractory to medical therapy ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 • Refractory
 • Failed multiple
IBD Algorithm ... Severe/Extensive Disease ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
and recommended therapy ... coronary artery disease ... hypertension; ICD ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative ... Colitis - Management ... dosing if liver disease ... 5-ASA therapy most ... #treatment #IBD
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative ... Colitis - Management ... Response: • (Re ... Adherence • Assess Disease ... #Algorithm #IBD
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Algorithm • 40- ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... fatigue despite disease ... #management
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
Ulcerative Proctitis ... extension: - Disease ... #Proctitis #IBD ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Valvular heart disease ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... deteriorating on medical therapy ... investigative therapy
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
Preventing CMV Disease ... CMV end-organ disease ... concentrations are ... Valganciclovir 900 mg PO BID ... Prevention #Treatment #management