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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
mellitus; EF, ejection ... with preserved ejection ... with reduced ejection ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Mechanical Pouch Failure and Re-Do IPAA - Management Algorithm
Patient w/ Mechanical Pouch Failure: Anastomotic Stricture, Leak,
Failure and Re-Do ... IPAA - Management ... Report, Detailed Pre ... #ReDo #IPAA #IBD ... #algorithm #management
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
• Prevalence Crohn's ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... MMA) for ileal Crohn's ... /resection/restricted ... #management
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... Diagnosis and Management ... Summary PRE-ENDOSCOPY ... cardiac function), Cross-sectional ... achieved Non-selective
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Response: • (Re ... Complication: Cross-Sectional ... Surgery ≠ Treatment Failure ... #Algorithm #IBD
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Management during ... Period • Breast-feeding ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... Consider early mechanical
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
Decompensated Heart Failure ... causing hypovolemia needing ... and perhaps even mechanical ... #differential #algorithm ... #management #cardiology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
Epidemiology: 10 cases per ... peristalsis • Failure ... secondary causes leading ... options include: • Mechanical ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management