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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 ... #hepatology #endoscopy
Screening and surveillance of varices in patients with cirrhosis. 

- No for screening need if platelets
surveillance of varices ... patients with cirrhosis ... #Variceal #Screening ... #Surveillance #Hepatology ... #PrimaryCare #Algorithm
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 ... hepatology #endoscopy
Upper and Lower Causes of GI Bleed
Upper:
 • Esophagus: Tear (Mallory Weiss, Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal, Esophagitis,
Boerhaave syndrome), Variceal ... Hpylori), Gastritis, Variceal ... Lower #GIBleed #differential ... #diagnosis #Causes ... #algorithm
Evaluating Patients for Smallpox
Acute, Generalized Vesicular or Pustular Rash Illness Protocol

#SmallPox #Algorithm #Diagnosis #Criteria #Differential #Varicella
#SmallPox #Algorithm ... #Diagnosis #Criteria ... #Differential # ... Varicella #Criteria
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
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal ... PERI-ENDOSCOPY Endoscopic variceal ... #Esophageal #Variceal ... #Management #treatment ... #hepatology
Pruritus - Primary Skin Lesion - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Macules / Papules / Plaques:
 • Xerosis (dry
Skin Lesion - Differential ... Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vesicles/Bullae: • Varicella ... #dermatology #Differential ... #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Upper GI Bleed - Management Algorithm

Upper GI bleed Suspected: Melena, hematemesis, coffee-ground emesis, BRBPR
Initial Stabilization
Concern for
Bleed - Management Algorithm ... Ulcer Disease • Variceal ... UGIB #GIBleed #Differential ... #Diagnosis #management ... #Algorithm #gastrointestinal
Preventing Decompensation in Cirrhosis 

cACLD, CSPH, and the Rule of Five
Prevention of Decompensation
Nonselective Beta Blockers (NSBB)
Preventing
Decompensation in Cirrhosis ... Preventing recurrent variceal ... Decompensation #Cirrhosis ... #Prevention #treatment ... #management #hepatology