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Variceal Screening Algorithm in Cirrhosis

#Variceal #Screening #Algorithm #cirrhosis #hepatology #endoscopy #EGD #management
Variceal Screening ... Algorithm in Cirrhosis ... #Variceal #Screening ... #Algorithm #cirrhosis ... endoscopy #EGD #management
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... Prevention of first variceal ... Prevention of variceal ... #BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis ... #hepatology #management
Approach to the Hospitalized Patient with Cirrhosis
1) Recognize and Manage Decompensation
 • Ascites
 • Variceal Bleeding
Hospitalized Patient with Cirrhosis ... • Ascites • Variceal ... DeanEhrlich_MD #inpatient #Cirrhosis ... diagnosis #treatment #management
Spider Angioma on Physical Exam

Spider angiomas are an important physical finding of cirrhosis. The size and
physical finding of cirrhosis ... correlate with risk of variceal ... physical findings of cirrhosis ... #PhysicalExam #Clinical
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal ... PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT ... Resuscitation/Restrictive (Critical ... Bleed Management ... Endoscopy #diagnosis #management
Portal Hypertension - Differential Diagnosis
Portal Pressure = the pressure difference between the pressure in the portal
>10 mmHg - clinically ... to non-cirrhotic ... Intrahepatic: • Cirrhosis ... Primary biliary cirrhosis ... Differential #Diagnosis #causes
Bell's Palsy
Bell’s Palsy is a damage, acute weakness, or paralysis of the Facial nerve (7th CN),
an identifiable cause ... The cause is unknown ... but its clinically ... Epstein-Barr virus    - Varicella-Zoster
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Upper GI Bleed - Management ... Consult GI ± EGD Causes ... Ulcer Disease • Variceal ... Differential #Diagnosis #management
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
Management of SIADH ... Treat underlying cause ... : • Causes can ... Contraindicated in cirrhosis ... SatyaPatelMD #SIADH #Management
Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Clinical Guidelines

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
Failure (ACLF) Clinical ... those with CLD (± cirrhosis ... Hepatitis Procedures Management ... Liver #Failure #Cirrhosis ... gastroenterology #management