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Variceal Screening Algorithm in Cirrhosis

#Variceal #Screening #Algorithm #cirrhosis #hepatology #endoscopy #EGD #management
Variceal Screening ... Algorithm in Cirrhosis ... #Algorithm #cirrhosis ... #hepatology #endoscopy ... #EGD #management
 End Stage Liver Disease (Cirrhosis) - Complications 
 • Ascites
 • Esophageal Varices
 • Hepatic
End Stage Liver ... Disease (Cirrhosis ... Hepatocellular Carcinoma ... #Cirrhosis #Complications ... management #summary #hepatology
Screening and surveillance of varices in patients with cirrhosis. 

- No for screening need if platelets
patients with cirrhosis ... platelets >150 Liver ... fulltext #varices #Variceal ... #Surveillance #Hepatology ... #EGD #PrimaryCare
Hepatocellular Carcinoma (HCC) in Cirrhosis - Management Algorithm

Very early (0) - Single <2 cm, Preserved liver
Hepatocellular Carcinoma ... (HCC) in Cirrhosis ... transplantable HCC, End-stage ... #HCC #Cirrhosis ... Management #Algorithm #hepatology
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 ... #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology #
Hepatomegaly - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Malignant
 • Primary Carcinoma
 • Metastases
 • Lymphoma
 • Leukemia
 • Polycythemia
Malignant • Primary Carcinoma ... Non-Malignant • Fatty Liver ... Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ... Algorithm #Causes #Hepatology
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
liver disease ... • CIRRHOSIS - ... indications for liver ... hepatocellular carcinoma ... management #summary #Hepatology
Variceal Screening Algorithm in Cirrhosis
No varices -> repeat 2-3 years 
Small varices->repeat 1-2 years unless child
Variceal Screening ... Algorithm in Cirrhosis ... treat NSBB/EVL #Variceal ... Screening #Algorithm #EGD ... #varices #hepatology
Causes of Ascites
Normal Peritoneum
Portal hypertension (SAAG > 1.1 g/dL)
  1. Hepatic congestionl
Liver disease ... - Cirrhosis ... - Acute fatty liver ... Hepatocellular carcinoma ... #differential #hepatology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
symptoms, elevated liver ... Patients with cirrhosis ... hepatocellular carcinoma ... A liver biopsy can ... diagnosis #management #hepatology