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Anemia in CKD

Aki in cirrhosis

Effects of Phlebotomy in Hereditary Hemochromatosis

Complications of pneumonia 1. Para-pneumonic effusion – common 2. Empyema 3. Retention of sputum causing lobar collapse 4. Deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism 5. Pneumothorax, particularly with Staphylococcus aureus 6. Suppurative pneumonia/lung abscess 7. ARDS, renal failure, multi-organ failure 8. Ectopic abscess formation (Staphylococcus aureus) 9. Hepatitis, pericarditis, myocarditis, meningoencephalitis 10. Arrhythmias (e.g. atrial fibrillation) 11. Pyrexia due to drug hypersensitivity

🎯✅Hypothyroidism LT4 dose is usually 1.6 ug/kg 🌞Usually taken in morning 30 min before breakfast TSH response is gradual - Measured after 2 months of starting 💊

🔴 Ulcerative jejunitis (more commonly actually ulcerative enteritis) is a rare complication of celiac disease that can cause obstruction or bleeding. 💠Steroids are not effective, and there is a 50% death rate.

ESC guidelines : Lifestyle management post myocardial infarction

ANTICOAGULATION IN CKD - 2024 KDIGO recommendations