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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
Endoscopic Bleeding Risk - Summary points from ASGE guideline 

Low Risk Procedures 
 - Diagnostic endoscopy
Risk - Summary ... forceps biopsy (EGD ... Polypectomy - Variceal ... - Resections (ESD ... Gastroenterology #EGD
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
and Management Summary ... Endoscopic variceal ... ligation - EGD ... Surveillance EGD ... #varices #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 #
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
Variceal Screening Algorithm in Cirrhosis
No varices -> repeat 2-3 years 
Small varices->repeat 1-2 years unless child
Variceal Screening ... Algorithm in Cirrhosis ... Screening #Algorithm #EGD ... #varices #hepatology ... #endoscopy
 End Stage Liver Disease (Cirrhosis) - Complications 
 • Ascites
 • Esophageal Varices
 • Hepatic
End Stage Liver ... Disease (Cirrhosis ... #ESLD #Liver #Cirrhosis ... diagnosis #management #summary ... #hepatology
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal ... Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... Prokinetics dec. repeat EGD ... • Start with EGD ... UpperGI #Bleeding #Summary
The Liver Consult Primer - Guide to calling a consult
HPI:
 - Start with reason for consult
consult - 1-liner summary ... Gl History - Cirrhosis ... paracentesis - Prior endoscopy ... Calling #Referral #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