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Gastrointestinal Evaluation of Iron Deficiency Anemia
In patients with anemia, diagnose iron deficiency if:
 • Ferritin <
chronic kidney tests ... Test for celiac ... Non-invasive testing ... change medical management ... workup #diagnosis #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Workup Summary
Use a positive diagnostic strategy with minimal testing.
strategy with minimal testing ... cultures, but test ... allergy/ sensitivity testing ... Balloon Expulsion Test ... and Hepatology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
of liver blood test ... indicates all the tests ... decision for repeat testing ... mellitus; USS, ultrasound ... Abnormal #Algorithm #Hepatology
Helicobacter Pylori (H. pylori) Infection - Diagnosis and Management - GrepMed Handbook
Presentation: Dyspepsia / Peptic Ulcer
Diagnosis and Management ... Ag, Urea Breath Testing ... hold 2w before testing ... Ag, Urea Breath Test ... quadrupletherapy #gastroenterology
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Diagnosis:
 • Use a positive diagnostic strategy with
Diagnosis and Management ... strategy with minimal testing ... and Hepatology ... Syndrome #Diagnosis #Management ... #gastroenterology
Algorithm regarding the diagnosis and treatment of Hereditary Hemochromatosis HH. 

Step 1: In the patient with
initial screening test ... elevated, HFE gene testing ... algorithm #diagnosis #management ... #hepatology #gastroenterology
Performance Characteristics for Colorectal Cancer Screening Tests
Stool/blood-based tests:
 • FIT: 79% sensitivity, 94% specificity for CRC
CAllamneni via Emory Gastroenterology ... and Hepatology ... comparison #table #management ... #gastroenterology ... #CRC #Testing
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome - Diagnosis and Management Summary
A defect in arterial oxygenation due to a gas exchange
Diagnosis and Management ... IPVDs Diagnostic Testing ... 10 minutes of rest ... SpO2 > 88% • Management ... #treatment #hepatology
Nutrition in Cirrhosis: Dos and Don’ts
Screening:
 • Patients at risk for RFH-Nutritional Prioritizing Tool
 • Low
Analysis, muscle ultrasound ... function (Handgrip test ... (avoiding long fasting ... Cirrhosis #diet #management ... #hepatology #pathophysiology
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
determine if stress test ... Intraabdominal - Orthopedic ... surgery Stress Testing ... preoperative stress testing ... medical and surgical management