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Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
and Management Algorithm ... Adjust IS medications ... *Especially if concern ... #Workup #Management ... #diagnosis #differential
As a follow up to a previously uploaded infographic delineating indications for the widely-used induction agents
infographic delineating indications ... influence a provider's decision ... #clinical #management ... References: Common ... and Rare Side Effects
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
asymptomatic at diagnosis ... there are many indications ... with UDCA remains common ... remain subject to clinical ... #management #summary
Common Variable Immunodeficiency (CVID)

What?
CVID: Immunodeficiency disorder with hypogammaglobulinemia -> increased infection risk secondary to impaired B-cell
to 8 years Clinical ... • Infectious diarrhea ... cancer Granulomatous ... M panel Management ... #management
Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) Deficiency
Etiology:
 • Vit B12 - aka cobalamin. Present in foods derived from animal
Common Causes ... intrinsic factor, IF) Clinical ... pain, diarrhea ... consider other diagnosis ... #management #nutrition
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
make an informed decision ... complications from anesthesia ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Change in clinical ... surgical management