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Variceal Screening Algorithm in Cirrhosis

#Variceal #Screening #Algorithm #cirrhosis #hepatology #endoscopy #EGD #management
Variceal Screening ... Cirrhosis #Variceal ... Algorithm #cirrhosis #hepatology
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Prevention of first variceal ... Prevention of variceal ... BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis #hepatology
Screening and surveillance of varices in patients with cirrhosis. 

- No for screening need if platelets
fulltext #varices #Variceal ... #Surveillance #Hepatology
Variceal Screening Algorithm in Cirrhosis
No varices -> repeat 2-3 years 
Small varices->repeat 1-2 years unless child
Variceal Screening ... treat NSBB/EVL #Variceal ... #EGD #varices #hepatology
Transhepatic Intrajugular Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS) 
Indications:
 • Ascites / Hepatic Hydrothorax
 • Variceal Bleeding
Cardiopulmonary, Renal, and
Hydrothorax • Variceal ... Portosystemic #Shunt #Hepatology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... PERI-ENDOSCOPY Endoscopic variceal ... #Esophageal #Variceal ... endoscopy #varices #hepatology
Transjugular Intrahepatic Portosystemic Shunt (TIPS)
TIPS involves the creation of a low-resistance pathway between a hepatic vein
or refractory variceal ... Portosystemic #Shunt #hepatology
Preventing Decompensation in Cirrhosis 

cACLD, CSPH, and the Rule of Five
Prevention of Decompensation
Nonselective Beta Blockers (NSBB)
Preventing
Preventing recurrent variceal ... treatment #management #hepatology
Causes of Anemia in Cirrhosis - Differential Diagnosis Framework
LOW RETIC INDEX - ↓ PRODUCTION
 • Vitamin
• Blood Loss: Variceal ... Differential #Diagnosis #Hepatology
Anemias - Differential and Diagnostic Clues

Ariella Coler-Reilly @AriellaStudies

#Anemias #Differential #Diagnosis #Clues #Hematology
Diagnostic Clues Ariella ... Diagnosis #Clues #Hematology