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Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Clinical Guidelines

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
in those with CLD ... (± cirrhosis) w ... months without treatment ... #Hepatology #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
Myelodysplastic Syndrome (MD) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
myelo (marrow) -dys- (abnormal) -plastic (shape) = funny-shaped cells
and Management ... Allogeneic stem cell ... only curative treatment ... #Management #treatment ... #hematology #oncology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia - Summary

Cancer affecting lymphocytes/Mature B cell neoplasm
 • Lymphocytes accumulate in large numbers
adults in the west ... Diagnosis: • ... microglobulin Treatment ... #workup #oncology ... #hematology
Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL) - Summary
Overview: 
 • Most common leukemia in adults
 • Disorder of
Lymphocytic Leukemia (CLL ... uw_IMresidency #CLL ... Lymphocytic #Leukemia #oncology ... #hematology #hemeonc ... #diagnosis #management
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
and treatment of ... initial screening test ... Patients with cirrhosis ... #management #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis Management Checklist

V - Volume (Ascites, HRS)
	- Evaluate for Ascites, Edema, Hydrothorax, Hepatorenal
VIBES Mnemonic - Cirrhosis ... Management Checklist ... #Checklist #Mnemonic ... #Management #Diagnosis ... #Hepatology #Gastroenterology
Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook

Presentation: 
 • Plts ↓50% (nadir
approach for post-test ... : Confirmatory test ... D/c all heparin ... #Management #Treatment ... #Hematology #HemeOnc
Differentiation Syndrome in APML
Epidemiology:
 • Incidence: common in APL (2-48% depending on the study)
 • Triggers:
Triggers: ATRA treatment ... • Induce blast cell ... Renal Failure Treatment ... #management #hematology ... #oncology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
and Management ... Prevalence: At cirrhosis ... Malnutrition, TIPS West ... #Management #treatment ... #hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
10 minutes of rest ... with or without cirrhosis ... ) on room air Treatment ... #management #treatment ... #hepatology