5 results
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
and recommended therapy ... hypertension; ICD ... #CHF #Congestive ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... Vasoconstrictor therapy ... acute settings - Pre-endoscopic ... Varices #Bleeding #Summary ... #management #algorithm
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... Pre-Endoscopic ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... Assessment and Therapy ... #management #algorithm
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... May have typical HF ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... investigative therapy
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 ... the first-line therapy ... pressure (eg, injection ... Achalasia #diagnosis #management