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Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
Stages in the development ... by stage. ... hypertension; ICD ... #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
progression to end-stage ... liver disease management ... Therapy with UDCA ... Cholangitis #diagnosis #management ... #summary #Hepatology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy - Summary
1. Definition
 • Towards the end of pregnancy to 5 months postpartum
Cardiomyopathy - Summary ... sx: dyspnea on exertion ... Avoid ARBs • ICD ... deteriorating on medical therapy ... investigative therapy
Pheochromocytoma - Diagnosis and Management Summary
10 percent rule = 10% of pheochromocytomas are extra-adrenal, multiple, bilateral,
Summary 10 percent ... >40C), mental status ... Open surgical resection ... pheochromocytoma: primary therapy ... pheochromocytoma: MIBG therapy
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Pre-Endoscopic ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... Assessment and Therapy ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm
IDSA Recommendations for Treating Cytomegalovirus Infections in HIV-AIDS
Preventing CMV Disease:
 • CMV end-organ disease is best
ganciclovir (2 mg/injection ... infection until steady state ... concentrations are ... Valganciclovir 900 mg PO BID ... Prevention #Treatment #management