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

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
Acute-on-Chronic ... those with CLD (± cirrhosis ... underlying liver disease ... #Hepatology #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
asymptomatic at diagnosis ... management. ... #Cholangitis #diagnosis ... #management #summary ... #Hepatology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
cultures, but test ... red flags - Low chance ... Rule out celiac disease ... Balloon Expulsion Test ... and Hepatology
Eosinophilic Gastroenteritis: Treatment Options Based on Severity of the Disease
Mild:
 • Trial of PPI
 • Trial
Severity of the Disease ... for HES: • Hematology ... • Additional diagnostic ... Gastroenteritis #Treatment #management ... #gastroenterology
Hemophilia - Diagnosis and Management
Diagnosis:
 • Consistent bleeding history (unless screening for disease in family members
and Management ... screening for disease ... severity Treatment - Acute ... hemophilia treatment center ... #hematology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
disequilibrium syndrome • Diagnosis ... irrigation • Management ... Torsemide) • Acute ... hyperaldosteronism • Acute ... #Medications #Table
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
for Colorectal Cancer ... and Hepatology ... #Colorectal #Cancer ... #comparison #table ... #management #gastroenterology
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
- Differential Diagnosis ... extrahepatic source - Tests ... hepatitis: < 1 • Cirrhosis ... #differential #diagnosis ... #algorithm #hepatology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
initial screening test ... Patients with cirrhosis ... causes of liver disease ... #management #hepatology ... #gastroenterology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management ... intrinsic lung disease ... 10 minutes of rest ... with or without cirrhosis ... #hepatology