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Back to Episodes100. The Black Flood: An Approach to Gastro-Esophageal Varices
Published 5 years, 2 months ago
Description
In this episode, we discuss the clinical presentation, investigations and management of Variceal bleeds - a type of upper GI bleed that can cause mortality in up to 1/3 of patients with cirrhosis.
Written by: Dr. Maria Mikail (Internal Medicine resident)
Reviewed by: Dr. Anouar Teriaky (Gastroenterology) and Dr. Karen Geukers (General Internal Medicine)
Sound Editing by: Nathan Doupnik
Infographic by: Lucy Lan (Medical student)