20 results
d-Transposition of the Great Arteries
 • Anatomy
 • Epidemiology
 • Associated Lesions
 • Pathophysiology/Presentation
 • Classic
Presentation • Classic ... Chest Xray – “Egg ... Pre-operative management ... pediatrics #cardiology #diagnosis ... #management
Portopulmonary Hypertension
Presence of pulmonary arterial hypertension in a patient with portal hypertension
No other obvious causes (chronic
Presence of pulmonary arterial ... improves functional class ... improves functional class ... #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management ... disease - Portal hypertension ... underlying portal hypertension ... #management #treatment ... #hepatology
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Causes of Ascites ... Peritoneum Portal hypertension ... Infections - Bacterial ... #diagnosis #differential ... #hepatology #SAAG
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
and Management ... acid by colonic bacteria ... ammonia-producing colonic bacteria ... #Management #treatment ... #hepatology
Intraoperative Hypertension - Guidelines for Crises in Anaesthesia
Hypertension is most commonly due to inappropriate depth of
Intraoperative Hypertension ... consider intra-arterial ... alfentanil can be diagnostic ... Intraoperative #Checklist #Diagnosis ... #Management #Workup
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension (CTEPH) and Pulmonary Thromboendarterectomy
Chronic Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension
Definition: mean pulmonary-artery pressure > 25mmHg
Thromboembolic Pulmonary Hypertension ... thromboembolic material ... WHO functional class ... WHO functional class ... #management
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... Metolazone) • Hypertension ... Heart Association class ... Diuresis #Nephrology #Pharmacology
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Pathophysiology: • Portal hypertension ... • ↓ Effective arterial ... Diagnosis (Clinical ... Diagnostic Support ... Hepatorenal #Syndrome #Hepatology
SEPSIS AND SEPTIC SHOCK

DEFINITION AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
 • Sepsis: Life-threatening organ dysfunction due to a dysregulated host
Gram-positive/-negative bacteria ... mental status DIAGNOSIS ... INITIAL MANAGEMENT ... Septic #Shock #Diagnosis ... #Management