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Pathophysiology of ACE inhibitor-induced angioedema: Angioedema is a vascular reaction associated with tissue (subcutaneous, submucosal) edema
Pathophysiology ... of ACE inhibitor-induced ... substances in ACE ... the presence of ACE ... Kininogen #Bradykinin #ACE
Drugs that Impair Renal Potassium Excretion 

Decreased ENaC channel function: Amiloride, Triamterene, Pentamidine
Decreased Aldosterone Synthesis: Heparin,
Aldosterone Release: ACE ... #Hyperkalemia #Pathophysiology
Mechanisms of Drug-Induced Hyperkalemia 
 • Direct renin inhibitor (Aliskiren)
 • Renin release inhibition (NSAIDs, Beta-Blockers)
Angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE ... differential #diagnosis #pathophysiology
Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone System (RAAS) 

The kidneys produce renin in response to low blood pressure or low plasma
angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE ... #Pathophysiology
Proposed Pathophysiology of COVID19 Lung Injury

My thoughts on COVID19 Lung Injury, centered around 1) ACUTE thrombotic
Proposed Pathophysiology ... due to unopposed ACE ... due to unopposed ACE2 ... #LungInjury #Pathophysiology
Gout: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
 - Conditions of rapid cell turnover: hemolysis, psoriasis, lymphoproliferative disorders
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Medications (ASA, ACE ... Hyperuricemia #Pathophysiology
Hyperuricemia: Pathogenesis and Complications

 - Hypercalcemia (due to diseases like Sarcoidosis and Hyperparathyroidism) -> Accumulation of
renal tubules - ACE-inhibitors ... Hyperuricemia #Pathophysiology
Sickle Cell Vaso-Occlusive Crisis

#SickleCell #Crisis #Vasoocclusive #AcuteChestSyndrome #ACS #Pathophysiology #Hematology
AcuteChestSyndrome #ACS ... #Pathophysiology
Diabetes Pathophysiology and Medication Targets

The ominous octet is one concept that summarizes the different pathophysiologic pathways
Diabetes Pathophysiology ... the different pathophysiologic ... #Diabetes #Pathophysiology
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB effects on the Kidneys

Remember that NSAIDs and ACEI/ARB therapy have opposing effects on
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB ... that NSAIDs and ACEI ... ACEI/ARB's are often ... Nephrology #Renal #Pathophysiology