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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
fraction; GDMT, guideline-directed ... hypertension; ICD ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Esophageal Crohn's Disease Management Algorithm

Assess for Active Symptoms and for Stricturing/Fistulizing Disease
Stricturing DX:
 • Bx r/o
Crohn's Disease Management ... Consider PEG & EEN • EGD ... • EGD +/- Bronchoscopy ... #Algorithm #treatment ... #IBD
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary PRE-ENDOSCOPY ... ligation - EGD ... Surveillance EGD ... #treatment #endoscopy
Iron Deficiency in Heart Failure - Diagnosis and Treatment Algorithm
Diagnosis: Ferritin <100 ng/mL (absolute ID) OR
Diagnosis and Treatment ... Algorithm Diagnosis ... ) Guidelines: • ... heartfailure #diagnosis #management ... #treatment #guidelines
STAGES of CHF (A, B, C, D), however, describe the severity of structural abnormalities that impair
associated with end-stage ... although there are ... Treatments may include ... #Management #Cardiology ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Scoping Summary Pre-Endoscopic ... erythromycin • Pre ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
• Towards the end ... May have typical HF ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... e.g., <50%), ESC guidelines ... #cardiology #treatment
Treatment Recommendations for Syphilis in Non-Pregnant Adults by Syphilis Stage

Incubating Infection, Primary, Secondary, Early Latent Syphilis:
Treatment Recommendations ... million units per ... infection and CSF ... #Syphilis #Management ... #Guidelines #CDC2015
Diagnosis and Management of Achalasia - ACG Guidelines

Who to suspect?
 • Patients presenting with progressive dysphagia
Diagnosis and Management ... Achalasia - ACG Guidelines ... with GERD who are ... • Endoscopy to look ... puckering of the EGJ
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Epidemiology: 10 cases per ... , or endoscopic ... Treatment options ... , injection of botulinum ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management