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Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
: - Neuro: AMS ... have fever - ACS ... , AKI, acute limb ... organ damage • Treatment ... TLS #diagnosis #management
Hepatorenal Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Who gets HRS?
 • Decompensated cirrhosis
 • Typically with existing
Hepatorenal Syndrome ... Diagnosis and Management ... a precipitant: Medications ... Vasopressin agonist • Acts ... #treatment
Indications for ERCP
1. Biliary Tract Diseases:
 • Biliary obstruction: Choledocholithiasis, Malignant biliary strictures, Benign biliary strictures
Indications for ... pancreatitis), SOD, Sump syndrome ... biopsy, Recurrent acute ... pancreatitis (treatment ... #management #gastroenterology
HEART Score – A Tool For the ED The HEART score is an excellent tool that
with possible Acute ... Coronary Syndrome ... (ACS) for admission ... further workup and treatment ... #Diagnosis #Management
Myasthenia Gravis Overview

Myasthenia Gravis is an autoimmune disorder of the postsynaptic neuromuscular junction.  Ab to
thyroid, Sjogren syndrome ... “dropping head syndrome ... Generalized fatigue - ALS ... aspiration and acute ... Gravis #diagnosis #management
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
Other - ALS, Dementia ... weight loss or acute ... disorder → EGD Treatment ... Differential #Diagnosis #Management ... #gastroenterology
Probiotics Guidelines
Adults with C difficile infection
 • Recommendation: Only in the context of a clinical trial
on antibiotic treatment ... irritable bowel syndrome ... Children with acute ... #indications #recommendations ... #management #evidence