1231 results
Shock and Vasoactive Drugs 
1) Determine type and etiology of shock
 • Distributive: Sepsis, Anaphylaxis, Neurogenic
Shock and Vasoactive ... • Hypovolemic: Bleeding ... 2) Understand vasoactive ... Vasopressors #shock #Vasoactive
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
in Cirrhosis • Pathophysiology ... first variceal bleeding ... Prevention of variceal rebleeding
Pathophysiology of Hepatorenal Syndrome - Dilation of splanchnic arteries initially compensated by increased CO eventually decompensates
Pathophysiology ... RAAS, SNS, ADH) leading ... production of vasoactive
Vasoactive Agents - Receptor Profiles
Adrenergic Profile: α → β
phenylephrine, norepinephrine, dopamine, epinephrine, dobutamine, isoproterenol

- Dr. Rishi
Vasoactive Agents ... rishikumarmd #Vasoactive
High Output Heart Failure - Pathophysiology and Differential Diagnosis
Obesity - Systemic Vasodilation, Vasoactive Adipokines
Arteriovenous Fistula -
Heart Failure - Pathophysiology ... Vasodilation, Vasoactive ... HeartFailure #CHF #Pathophysiology
Forrest Classification for Peptic Ulcer Bleeding
Rebleeding risks are without endoscopic intervention
1a - Spurting Bleed - 60-100%
Bleed - 60-100% Re-bleeding ... Bleed - 50% Re-bleeding ... IIa - Non-Bleeding ... Clot - 20-30% Re-bleeding ... Peptic #Ulcer #Bleeding
Diverticular Disease Pathophysiology
1) Diverticulosis
2) SUDD (Symptomatic Uncomplicated Diverticular Disease)
3) Diverticulitis
4) Diverticular bleeding

DOI: 10.1038/s41572-020-0153-5

#Diverticular #Disease #Pathophysiology #diverticula
Diverticular Disease Pathophysiology ... ) Diverticular bleeding ... Diverticular #Disease #Pathophysiology
Bleeding and Bruising - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
 • Vascular System Defect - Congenital vs Acquired
 •
Bleeding and Bruising ... vs Acquired #Bleeding ... Diagnosis #Algorithm #pathophysiology
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Diagnosis and Management Summary
PRE-ENDOSCOPY
Vasoactive agents - Octreotide: 
 • 50mcg bolus →
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... PRE-ENDOSCOPY Vasoactive ... shunt (TIPS) • Vasoactive ... Esophageal #Variceal #Bleeding
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding - Scoping Summary
GENERAL PRINCIPLES OF MANAGEMENT (VARICEAL-B):
V - Vasoconstrictor therapy: (Octreotide 50mcg bolus
Esophageal Variceal Bleeding ... hemostasis is acquired/vasoactive ... - Refractory Bleeding ... Variceal #Varices #Bleeding