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Intestinal Manifestations of HIV, IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm

HIV + IBD Background
HIV + IBD Treatment
Intestinal
Intestinal Manifestations ... IBD in HIV - IBD Algorithm ... #HIV #IBD #Algorithm ... #diagnosis #gastroenterology ... #IBDAlgorithm
Management of Abdominal Distension and Bloating - Treatment Algorithm

Definitions
Pathophysiology
Organic/Pathologic Etiologies:
 • Small Intestinal Bowel Overgrowth (SIBO)
Bloating - Treatment Algorithm ... Etiologies: • Small Intestinal ... Diagnostics and Testing ... Treatment Algorithm ... #Treatment #gastroenterology
Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... ) in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... @wabillin #Intestinal ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Nutrient Deficiencies and Supplementation Post Gastric Bypass Surgery
Nutrient Deficiencies:
 • Most frequent in the malabsorptive surgeries
and Vit K are rare ... alcohol Nutritional Screening ... Bone densitometry testing ... TypicallySilent via Emory Gastroenterology ... Surgery #bariatric #gastroenterology
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
cough GERD: Testing ... EGD Impedance testing ... Weight loss Screening ... years • White race ... diagnosis #management #Gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... 100% detection rate ... Cancer #colon #Screening ... Tests #comparison #table ... #CRC #Testing
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... suggested initial screening ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... should undergo screening ... management #hepatology #gastroenterology
ACA Colorectal Cancer Screening Guidelines

When to Screen?
When to Stop?
Family History

Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based
Colorectal Cancer Screening ... 100% detection rate ... Tests #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing #
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
Post Bariatric Intestinal ... edema, muscle wasting ... high complication rate ... TypicallySilent via Emory Gastroenterology ... gastric #bypass #gastroenterology
Perhaps quite too often, the knee-jerk reaction to an elevated Troponin is to call our friends
alterations in the setting ... only 5% of the resting ... are typically able ... faster the heart rate ... clinica l#foamed #algorithm