Matt Watto

Paul Williams, an expert in internal medicine, joins Matt Watto and Beth Garbitelli to demystify the complexities of lower extremity edema. They tackle the pathophysiology and differential diagnosis through relatable case studies. The conversation digs into chronic vs. acute edema, highlighting diagnostic challenges related to conditions like heart failure and diabetes. Practical management strategies are discussed, including the role of compression garments and medication considerations. Listeners are reassured that understanding edema can significantly improve patient care.

Your swell guide to the swollen leg We’re taking a short summer break, but we’ll be back in September with brand-new episodes. Can’t wait? Join our Kashlak family at patreon.com/curbsiders for access to twice-monthly bonus episodes… there are already 9 of them available to feed your brain hole! Yummy! We have seen our esteemed guests, and they are us!  Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz) leads the discussion with Matt Watto (@DoctorWatto) and Beth “Garbs” Garbitelli (@bethgarbitelli) on the evaluation and management of common causes of edema. Credits Written and produced by: Paul Williams, MD, FACP Infographic and Cover Art: Matthew Watto, MD, FACP Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP; Beth Garbitelli Reviewer: Emi Okamoto, MD Executive Producer: Beth Garbitelli Showrunner: Matthew Watto, MD, FACP    Editor: Clair Morgan of nodderly.com Show Segments Intro, disclaimer Picks of the Week* The case of Lynn Fedema Pathophysiology of edema Differential diagnosis of chronic edema Chronic edema work-up Management of chronic edema Calvin Fedema and acute edema Evaluation of acute edema Outro Sponsor: Pathway Pathway is an innovative tool to improve your clinical decision-making process and enhance patient care. Download the app at pathway.md

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Join us as we review recent practice-changing articles on loop diuretics for heart failure exacerbation (torsemide vs furosemide), time-restricted eating vs small frequent meals for weight loss, how sedentary breaks from sitting effect blood glucose & blood pressure, early FMT for C. diff, and a brief rant on medications for obesity. Fill your brain hole with a delicious stack of hotcakes! Featuring Nora Taranto (@norataranto, The DIGEST), Paul Williams (@PaulNWilliamz), Rahul Ganatra (@rbganatra), and Matt Watto (@doctorwatto). Claim free CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | Swag! |Mailing List | askcurbsiders@gmail.com | Free CME! Show Segments Intro, disclaimer Loop diuretics (torsemide vs furosemide) for heart failure exacerbation Time-restricted eating vs small frequent meals for weight loss Sedentary breaks for lowering blood glucose and blood pressure Early fecal microbiota transplant (FMT) for C. diff infection  Outro Credits Written and Hosted by: Nora Taranto MD; Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH; Paul Williams, MD, FACP, Matthew Watto MD, FACP Cover Art: Matthew Watto MD, FACP Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra MD, MPH Technical Production: Pod Paste Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP Full transcript available HERE