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Stroke and bleeding risk stratification with the CHADS2-VASc and HAS-BLED schemas

#Diagnosis #Hematology #CHADS2 #CHADS2VASc #HASBLED #Comparison
Stroke and bleeding risk ... CHADS2-VASc and HAS-BLED ... Comparison #Score #Risk ... #Stroke #Bleed
HAS-BLED Score: Estimates risk of major bleeding for patients on anticoagulation to assess risk-benefit in atrial
HAS-BLED Score: ... Estimates risk of ... anticoagulation to assess risk-benefit ... HASBLED #Score #Risk ... #Bleed #Anticoagulation
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

 • Structural: Diverticulosis, Hemorrhoids, Post-polypectomy, Polyps & malignancy, Anal
Lower GI Bleed - ... Radiation colitis/proctitis ... #Lower #GI #Bleed
CHA2DS2VASc vs HAS-BLED scores for stroke risk and bleed risk on anticoagulation

C	Congestive Heart Failure	1

H	Hypertension	1

A2	Age >75	2

D	Diabetes Mellitus	1

S2	Stroke,
CHA2DS2VASc vs HAS-BLED ... scores for stroke risk ... and bleed risk ... Comparison #Score #Risk ... #Stroke #Bleed
Lower GI Bleed - Differential Diagnosis Framework
Structural:
 - Diverticulosis
 - Post-Polypectomy Bleeding
 - Hemorrhoids
 - Polyps
Lower GI Bleed - ... Radiation Colitis/Proctitis
Perioperative Management of DOACs
Problem:
 ✖ Each year approximately 250,000 patients on chronic anticoagulation in North America
per treatment table ... procedural bleeding risk ... very low bleeding risk ... Therapy • Low Bleed-Risk ... postoperative • High Bleed-Risk
Differential Diagnosis in Upper and Lower GI Bleed
 
- By Dr. Eric Strong @DrEricStrong 

#Upper #Lower
Upper and Lower GI Bleed ... Differential #Diagnosis #Table
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Bleeding Rebleeding risks ... 1a - Spurting Bleed ... Re-bleeding Ib - Oozing Bleed ... Ulcer #Bleeding #Risks
Helpful Clues for Distinguishing Upper vs. Lower GI Bleeding
Upper GI Bleed (proximal to ligament of Treitz):
Bleeding Upper GI Bleed ... bleeding is very brisk ... units) • Notable risk ... Lower GI Bleed (
Beta Blockers - Pharmacology Comparison Table
Metoprolol:
 • Receptors: β1
 • Indications: Rate control of a-fib/a-flutter, Suppression
Pharmacology Comparison Table ... • Indications: Stable ... • Indications: Stable ... prophylaxis, Variceal bleed ... Pharmacology #Comparison #Table