Acute mesenteric ischemia dx and treatment
Dx: Mesenteric angiographyTreat: Antibiotics and fluids-If due to V. thrombosis: Add heparin-If due to arterial problem: Add papaverine (vasodilator)Patients will typically have an elevated lactic acid
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Acute mesenteric ischemia dx and treatment
Dx: Mesenteric angiographyTreat: Antibiotics and fluids-If due to V. thrombosis: Add heparin-If due to arterial problem: Add papaverine (vasodilator)Patients will typically have an elevated lactic acid