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Acute-on-Chronic Liver Failure (ACLF) Clinical Guidelines

ACLF = possibly reversible condition in those with CLD (± cirrhosis)
Failure (ACLF) Clinical ... in those with CLD ... months without treatment ... underlying liver disease ... #Hepatology #gastroenterology
Vibrio Vulnificus skin infection
Cirrhosis w/recent consumption of raw oysters w/rapidly evolving rash. 
Vibrio vulnificus part of
skin infection Cirrhosis ... marine microbiota & causes ... hemolytic anemia, CKD ... #legs #clinical ... #photo
Causes of Secondary Hypertension - Workup and Differential Diagnosis
Approach (when evaluation should be done):
1. Severe or
Hypertension - Workup ... Age less than 30 ... 109 mm Hg) with clinical ... Renal parenchymal disease ... Neurologic disorders
Drug Induced Lupus vs SLE
Drug Induced Lupus (DIL):
 • Epidemiology: -10% of all lupus cases, drug-dependent,
to 1:1 F:M • Clinical ... - Cytopenia - Less ... • Immunologic Workup ... • Immunologic Workup ... Evolution: Chronic disease
Complications after Bariatric Surgery
Post Bariatric Intestinal Failure:
 • Severe protein malnutrition after bariatric surgery
 • More
(N/V bloating, abd ... : Frequent and less ... Gastric bypass causes ... Liver Disease in ... and Hepatology
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
conditions such as IBD ... wide variety of clinical ... medications in most cases ... PG secondary treatment ... #photo #dermatology