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

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
underlying liver disease ... Infections Alcohol-Associated ... Failure #Cirrhosis #Hepatology ... #gastroenterology ... #management #diagnosis
Fontan-Associated Liver Disease

By Dr. Andrew Yu @michaelandrewyu via @EmoryGastroHep

#FALD #Fontan #Associated #Liver #Disease #gastroenterology #hepatology #pathophysiology
Fontan-Associated ... Liver Disease ... #gastroenterology ... #hepatology #pathophysiology ... #diagnosis #management
Dysphagia - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Symptom | Diagnosis
• Solid-food dysphagia present for months to years | Mechanical
- Differential Diagnosis ... stroke, Parkinson disease ... patient • Dysphagia associated ... structural disorder → EGD ... #Management #gastroenterology
Achalasia Summary

Epidemiology: 10 cases per 100,000 individuals

Defined by inadequate relaxation of the LES and aperistalsis
Primary or
: Testing The diagnosis ... sphincter to relax EGD ... Pseudoachalasia has been associated ... #management #treatment ... #gastroenterology
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
recognition and management ... - Genetic basis ... - Associated ... ▪ Autoimmune diseases ... #Management #Hematology