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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... gastropathy • Dosing ... #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology # ... indications #dosing
Variceal Screening Algorithm in Cirrhosis

#Variceal #Screening #Algorithm #cirrhosis #hepatology #endoscopy #EGD #management
Variceal Screening ... Algorithm in Cirrhosis ... #Algorithm #cirrhosis ... #hepatology #endoscopy ... #EGD #management
Screening and surveillance of varices in patients with cirrhosis. 

- No for screening need if platelets
patients with cirrhosis ... fulltext #varices #Variceal ... #Surveillance #Hepatology ... #EGD #PrimaryCare
 End Stage Liver Disease (Cirrhosis) - Complications 
 • Ascites
 • Esophageal Varices
 • Hepatic
End Stage Liver ... Disease (Cirrhosis ... #ESLD #Liver #Cirrhosis ... diagnosis #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
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... and Management Summary ... ligation - EGD ... Surveillance EGD ... endoscopy #varices #hepatology
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
CIRRHOSIS - ... Progression to cirrhosis ... decompensated cirrhosis ... diagnosis #management #summary ... #Hepatology
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
and Management Summary ... screening tool using ... Assess for IPVD using ... with or without cirrhosis ... management #treatment #hepatology
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
and Management Summary ... Prevalence: At cirrhosis ... Guidelines recommend using ... Management #treatment #hepatology