Indications

Question 1

Indications for emergent radiotherapy in SVC syndrome

Answer 1

Increased ICP
Impending cardiovascular collapse of the systemic circulation
Signs of upper airway obstruction

Question 2

Indications for testint H. Pylori infection

Answer 2

Active PUD
History of PUD without treatment of H. Pylori
Low-grade gastric MALT lymphoma
Hx of endoscopic resection of early gastric cancer
Uninvestigated dyspepsia if prevalence is 20% or more

Controversial
Long-term aspirin and NSAID use
Unexplained IDA
ITP
FMHx of gastric cancer asymptomatic
Functional dyspepsia with < 20% prevalence