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Stroke - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm and Management
Hemorrhagic:
 • Intracerebral: HTN, Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding Diathesis,
Stroke - Differential ... Algorithm and Management ... Angiopathy, Trauma, Bleeding ... #Stroke #CVA #Differential ... #neurology #treatment
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
lead to severe bleeding ... #management #algorithm ... #pharmacology #treatment ... #medications #table ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Bleeding - Diagnosis ... and Management ... #Bleeding #Diagnosis ... #Management #treatment ... endoscopy #varices #hepatology
Transhepatic Intrajugular Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) 
Indications:
 • Ascites / Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Variceal Bleeding
Cardiopulmonary, Renal, and
Hydrothorax • Variceal ... Bleeding Cardiopulmonary ... , Renal, and Neurologic ... Portosystemic #Shunt #Hepatology ... Gastroenterology #Management
CNS Manifestations of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE)

Clinical Manifestations: Demyelinating Syndrome, Headache, Movement disorders, Seizure disorders, Aseptic
inflammation, leading ... Erythematosus #SLE #CNS #neurology ... #rheumatology # ... cerebritis #diagnosis #management ... #treatment
Preventing Decompensation in Cirrhosis 

cACLD, CSPH, and the Rule of Five
Prevention of Decompensation
Nonselective Beta Blockers (NSBB)
Preventing
Preventing recurrent variceal ... Preventing recurrent bleeding ... Cirrhosis #Prevention #treatment ... #management #hepatology
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Diagnosis and Management ... • Large volume feeding ... Lung Abscess Differential ... Abscess #pulmonary #differential ... #causes #management
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Diagnosis and Management ... other causes of neurologic ... Infection, GI bleeding ... Classification #Diagnosis #Management ... #treatment #hepatology
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential Diagnosis Framework and Management Summary

Causes of Rhabdomyolysis:
 • Trauma:
	- Immobilization
	- Crush injury
	- Compartment
Rhabdomyolysis - Differential ... Framework and Management ... per day until stable ... #Diagnosis #Management ... #nephrology
Diuretics and Agents Regulating Renal Excretion

Carbonic Anhydrase Inhibitors (Acetazolamide, Dichlorphenamide)
 • Glaucoma
 • Epilepsy
 • Altitude
irrigation • Management ... roentgenography • Bleeding ... with specific bleeding ... Tolvaptan) • Treatment ... #Medications #Table