8 results
Dual Targeted Therapy (DTT) in IBD - IBD Algorithm

Indication for DTT:
 • Refractory
 • Failed multiple
IBD Algorithm ... Indication for DTT ... #IBDAlgorithm # ... IBD #Algorithm # ... gastroenterology #management
Ascites - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Paracentesis studies: cell count + differential, albumin, protein, culture
 • Serum-ascites-albumin-gradient
Ascites - Diagnosis ... and Management ... Summary Paracentesis ... intake 2) Diuretic therapy ... #Management #Summary
The 6 C’s of Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
PSC is a chronic, cholestatic, immune-mediated disease characterized by
asymptomatic at diagnosis ... there are many indications ... Therapy with UDCA ... #Cholangitis #diagnosis ... #management #summary
Diarrhea Workup and Management Algorithm in Transplant Patients
First Tier Microbiologic-Testing:
1. C. difficile PCR (Stool)
2. CMV qPCR
Algorithm in Transplant ... Adjust IS medications ... PTLD, GVHD or IBD ... Empiric therapy ... #diagnosis #differential
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) - Summary

GERD: Diagnosis
• Heartburn (substernal burning sensation) and acid regurgitation
• Chest pain
Extraesophageal
Disease (GERD) - Summary ... : Testing EGD indications ... trial x 8 weeks • Complete ... Failure of optimal therapy ... #management #Gastroenterology
Atrial Fibrillation (A-Fib) Summary

Symptoms:
• Palpitations, light-headedness, dizziness, dyspnea, exercise intolerance, chest pain, near-syncope, syncope.

Why?
Cardiac:
	• Valvular heart
Fibrillation (A-Fib) Summary ... Irregular wide-complex ... Absolute warfarin indications ... Fibrillation #AFib #diagnosis ... #management #cardiology
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Bleeding - Scoping Summary ... Infusion = 40mg IV BID ... Assessment and Therapy ... #Endoscopy #diagnosis ... #management #algorithm
Pyoderma Gangrenosum (PG)
50 M Crohn’s dz had a small pustule on the ankle 4 mo ago
Diagnosis? ... gangrenosum (PG) is complex ... conditions such as IBD ... Management of PG ... , & systemic medications