6 results
Perianal Crohn's Disease - IBD Algorithm

 • 5-40% w perianal fistula
 • ↑ risk if colonic
- IBD Algorithm ... refractory to medical therapy ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
IBD Mimics
Infectious - Always RULE OUT infection (CMV, C. diff esp.) obtain travel & exposures history:
infection (CMV, C. diff ... Salmonella • Colon: C. difficile ... , CVID (common variable ... NSAIDS, immuno-therapy ... lymphomas, others) #IBD
Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 • Refractory
 • Failed multiple
IBD Algorithm ... Severe/Extensive Disease ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
Stages in the development of HF and recommended therapy by stage. ACEI indicates angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor;
coronary artery disease ... fraction; GDMT, guideline-directed ... hypertension; ICD ... Stages #ACCAHA #Algorithm ... #Management #Cardiology
Mild-to-Moderate Ulcerative Colitis - Management Algorithm
Curcumin:
 • Natural phytochemical from turmeric
 • 2g/day divided in 2-3
Ulcerative Colitis - Management ... dosing if liver disease ... combination PO/PR 5-ASA therapy ... formulations • Difficult ... #treatment #IBD
Ulcerative Proctitis
Proctitis:
 • Affects 1/3 patients
 • Predictors of extension:
     - Disease
extension: - Disease ... CA • Topical therapy ... Infection (CMV, c-Diff ... #diagnosis #management ... #algorithm