5 results
Fatigue and IBD Algorithm
 • 40-50% patients have fatigue despite clinical remission
 • Risk factors: BMI,
Prevalence Crohn's > UC ... NRH & Heme eval. re ... ileal Crohn's/resection ... fatigue despite disease ... #management
Relapsing Acute Severe Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Loss of Response:
 • (Re)consult Colorectal Surgery
 • Assess
Response: • (Re ... Adherence • Assess Disease ... surgery: Fulminant UC ... #Management #Algorithm ... #IBD #Treatment
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... Budesonide and UC ... dosing if liver disease ... #Management #Mild ... #treatment #IBD
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Valvular heart disease ... Congenital heart disease ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Delivery • Stable ... Avoid ARBs • ICD
Diets and Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Diet affects IBD by 3 mechanisms
1. Microbiome ( ↓ diversity)
2. Mucosal
Inflammatory Bowel Disease ... diet therapy CD > UC ... balanced, nutritious Table ... #Nutrition #comparison ... #table #management