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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Indications: Prevention ... gastropathy • Dosing ... BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis #hepatology ... #management #pharmacology ... #indications #dosing
Oral anticoagulant dosing and bridging for VTE

- Dr. Joseph Shatzel @Clotmaster 

#VTE #DOAC #Bridging #Dosing #Oral
anticoagulant dosing ... DOAC #Bridging #Dosing ... Rivaroxaban #Edoxaban #Loading ... #DVT #Pharmacology ... #Hematology
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING ... FLAGS - In all cases ... upset, non weight bearing ... splenomegaly, abnormal neurology ... , back pain Haematology
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
autoantibodies that will cause ... inflammation, leading ... APS), Secondary prevention ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... #rheumatology #
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
management #algorithm #pharmacology ... #treatment #medications ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology ... #warfarin #dosing
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
uncovered incidentally during ... for secondary causes ... eosinophilia (common causes ... glucocorticoid treatment ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment
Ulcers:
 • Treatment: Topical steroids
 • Prevention: Colchicine
 • Azathioprine for refractory disease
Arthritis:
Behcet's Syndrome - Treatment ... Ulcers: • Treatment ... Topical steroids • Prevention ... #management #pharmacology ... #rheumatology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
rule out other causes ... of neurologic/cognitive ... Guidelines recommend using ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #hepatology
(DOAC interactions) Cancer-treatment specific inducers (↑) and inhibitors (↓)
of cytochrome p450 CYP3A4 and P-glycoprotein.

DOACs are substrates
interactions) Cancer-treatment ... DOACs thereby leading ... metabolization leading ... Chemotherapy #Oncology #Hematology ... Interactions #Table #Pharmacology
Peri-operative Hyperthermia - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
If prolonged or ≥ 39 C this is a
Treatment depends ... • Excessive heating ... (→ 3-14) e.g. during ... Phaeochromocytoma Neurologic ... #Differential #Causes