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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
mellitus; EF, ejection ... 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
- Scoping Summary ... to AGA practice guidelines ... acute settings - Pre-endoscopic ... #Summary #Endoscopy ... #algorithm #VARICEALB
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... e.g., <50%), ESC guidelines ... #cardiology #treatment
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Summary 10 percent ... multiple, bilateral, malignant ... Open surgical resection ... adrenoceptors, potentially leading ... phenoxybenzamine • Malignant
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
- Scoping Summary ... Pre-Endoscopic ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
Summary of Oncologic Emergencies

Neutropenic fever:
- Fever + ANC < 500 → start cefepime ± vancomycin (if
Summary of Oncologic ... allopurinol 300 mg BID ... , sevelamer PRN ... Simultaneous clotting and bleeding ... Hypercalcemia of malignancy
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 ... Pseudoachalasia: Malignant ... secondary causes leading ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management