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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
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... cell antigens, leading ... Antigen-antibody complexes are ... types #allergy #table ... #classification
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
ducts, commonly leading ... have concomitant IBD ... liver disease management ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management ... #summary #Hepatology
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
PRE-SHOCK - Compensated ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... gastrointestinal bleeding ... Types #diagnosis #management ... warm #wet #dry #table
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... e.g., <50%), ESC guidelines
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Summary Definition ... Infection, GI bleeding ... colonic bacteria • Guidelines ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #Classification
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Diagnosis and Management ... Summary 10 percent ... laparoscopic tumor resection ... Open surgical resection ... adrenoceptors, potentially leading
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
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 ... secondary causes leading ... pressure (eg, injection ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management