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Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

IUS Pros (+): no radiation, cost-effective, real-time data, well
Intestinal Ultrasound ... IBD Algorithm ... #IBD #Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... POCUS #gastroenterology
Causes of Thrombocytopenia and Platelet Disorders - Differential Diagnosis and Workup
History:
 - Prior platelet count, family
deficienies Labs: - Basic ... country), thyroid function ... - Bone marrow evaluation ... thrombocytopenia is ... hematologic disorder is
Chronic Abdominal Pain Causes - Differential Diagnosis Framework

Many patients with chronic abdominal pain have had prior
have had prior evaluations ... cholecystitis • Functional ... Diverticulitis • IBD • Intestinal ... ischemia • Chronic intestinal ... Differential #Diagnosis #gastroenterology
Functional GI Disorders in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Background:
 • 25-40% of IBD in remission have IBS
Functional GI Disorders ... in IBD - IBD Algorithm ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology
Adrenal Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm - Evaluation of HPA Axis Response to ACTH

Early am cortisol < 3
Insufficiency Diagnosis Algorithm ... - Evaluation of ... unclear (often the case ... normal adrenal function ... Insufficiency #Diagnosis #Algorithm
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
Algorithm regarding ... normal, further evaluation ... C282Y homozygote, evaluation ... hemochromatosis #algorithm ... management #hepatology #gastroenterology
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
Pathogenesis of Select Causes ... infiltration of the intestinal ... involuntary bodily functions ... anal canal -> Evacuation ... of feces is less
Acute Liver Injury - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Vascular Causes of Acute Liver Injury: 
 • Hepatic vein:
Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Vascular Causes ... are normal, ALP is ... Tests of synthetic function ... placenta, kidneys, intestines
It is important to recognize Acute Decompensated Heart Failure (ADHF) as more than just simply a
It is important ... are excellent at evaluating ... hemodynamics and cardiac function ... the determined cause ... #differential #algorithm
Rome IV Criteria for diagnosing Functional Abdominal Pain Disorders (FAPD)
Irritable bowel syndrome
The criteria must be fulfilled
After appropriate evaluation ... months; the pain is ... patient • The pain is ... following: anorexia, nausea ... AbdominalPain #Disorders #gastroenterology