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What is the etiologic classification of diabetes? Etiology of diabetes mellitus can be different in different people, just as people can belong to two groups. The list shown in Table 1 is not all-inclusive, but reflects the more commonly recognized drug-, hormone-, or... by dr_fatlumi@yahoo.com | Nov 22, 2023 | Encyclopedia A-Z
There is insufficient data on whether beta-blockers or endoscopic therapy should be preferred for primary prophylaxis of portal hypertension-related bleeding in patients with past portal vein thrombosis (PVT) or cavernoma. Guidelines for cirrhosis should be applied.... by dr_fatlumi@yahoo.com | Nov 21, 2023 | Encyclopedia A-Z
How to prevent recurrent variceal haemorrhage? First-line therapy for the prevention of recurrent variceal haemorrhage is the combination of traditional non-selective beta blockers or carvedilol and endoscopic variceal ligation (EVL). TIPS is the treatment of choice... by dr_fatlumi@yahoo.com | Nov 21, 2023 | Encyclopedia A-Z
How to treat acute variceal bleeding? The goal of resuscitation is to preserve tissue perfusion. Volume restitution should be initiated to restore and maintain haemodynamic stability. Packed red blood cell transfusions should be performed conservatively, with a target... by dr_fatlumi@yahoo.com | Nov 21, 2023 | Encyclopedia A-Z
Patients with compensated cirrhosis who are not candidates for initiating non-selective beta blockers (NSBBs) (contraindication/intolerance) for the prevention of decompensation should undergo an endoscopy for variceal screening if LSM by TE is ≥20 kPa or platelet...