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Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis ... • Pathophysiology ... #BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis ... #hepatology #management ... #pharmacology #
Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
chronic hepatitis C virus ... Antivirals #table #treatment ... #hcv #medications ... infectiousdisease #hepatology ... HepatitisC #Management #Pharmacology
Coagulation Cascade and Anticoagulant Sites of Action

- Amy Chung, MD, MSc https://twitter.com/AmyChung

#AntiCoagulation #Cascade #Anticoagulants #Medications #Pharmacology
Anticoagulants #Medications ... #Pharmacology # ... Pathophysiology ... Mechanisms #DOAC #Hematology
Indications for Albumin for Management of Cirrhosis
 • Large volume paracentesis (>5 liter) - 8g per
Indications for ... Management of Cirrhosis ... terlipressin #Albumin #Indications ... #Management #Cirrhosis ... #treatment #hepatology
Managing warfarin INR

Warfarin dosage must be individualized according to the patient's response to the drug, and
For most indications ... management #algorithm #pharmacology ... #treatment #medications ... decisionaid #cardiology #hematology
Hepatitis B - Treatment Indications
Treatment not indicated:
 • Immune tolerant state - HBe-Ag detectable, high HBV
Indications Treatment ... Family history of cirrhosis ... or fibrosis • Cirrhosis ... #Indications #management ... #hepatology
Pearls for Treatment of Alcohol Use Disorder

First-line pharmacotherapies for moderate to severe AUD include naltrexone and
Pearls for Treatment ... patients with cirrhosis ... UseDisorder #Management #Treatment ... Screening #Addiction #Medications ... #Pharmacology
This is an overview of the 3 main drug classes used to treat Hepatitis C

The new
patients genotype, treatment ... history, and cirrhosis ... ambcarerx #HCV #Medications ... Classes #DAAs #Pharmacology
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis (PBC) - Summary

PBC Epidemiology:
 • Female:Male 9:1
 • Common European descent
 • Age:
Primary Biliary Cirrhosis ... 65 years PBC Pathophysiology ... cholestasis → Cirrhosis ... failure PBC Signs ... diagnosis #workup #hepatology
Eosinophil Disorders Testing Algorithm
INDICATIONS FOR TESTING:
 • Peripheral blood eosinophilia/hypereosinophilia uncovered incidentally during medical evaluation or
Testing Algorithm INDICATIONS ... glucocorticoid treatment ... organ-specific signs ... Differential #diagnosis #hematology