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Differentiating type-I vs. type-II MI

Sorting this out is difficult, often relying heavily on clinical judgement.

A key
give someone 500 mcg ... factors which can ... Diagnosis #Myocardial #Infarction ... Definition #NSTEMI #Comparison ... #Table
Shock Classification Types - Pathophysiology Comparison

Obstructive Shock:
 • Obstructive shock is characterized by a blockage in
Shock Classification ... Types - Pathophysiology ... Comparison Obstructive ... It can be the result ... of a myocardial infarction
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
Infections: HCV infection ... , HBV infection, ... HIV infection ... tissue disorder (e.g ... #classification
Hodgkin's Lymphoma vs Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison

Hodgkin's Lymphoma:
 • Epidemiology: young adults 20-30, older 50-70
 •
Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma - Comparison ... ., HIV), EBV infection ... : Classification ... on: - Cell type ... the body, but can
Algorithm for choosing the appropriate candidate for stress testing in patients with suspected coronary artery disease
Algorithm for choosing ... candidate for stress testing ... MI = myocardial infarction ... metabolic equivalent; ECG ... the diagnosis and
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Common Vasopressors and Inotropes
Norepinephrine (NE)
 - Indication: Distributive shock (1st line for septic shock), Cardiogenic shock
Common Vasopressors and ... - Indication: Can ... be used in all types ... Vasopressors #Inotropes #comparison ... #table #pharmacology
Peritoneal Dialysis vs Hemodialysis - Advantages and Disadvantages 
Peritoneal Dialysis:
 • Access: Abdominal wall insertion of
be offered (e.g ... Poor flow rates and ... thrombosis or infection ... #Hemodialysis #comparison ... #table #advantages
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
Type A and B categories ... by excretion (e.g ... / hypoxemia -> focus ... can act as source ... #typeb #classification
Preoperative Risk Evaluation

Major Pre-Op Questions:
1. Does the patient have any modifiable risk factors that could be
Skin exam for infection ... event, follow ACC algorithm ... Risk Stratify Type ... What is the type ... surgery Stress Testing
What are the different types of buprenorphine?

Though predominantly used as a sublingual film, buprenorphine can also
the different types ... buprenorphine can ... formulations (eg ... #Formulations #Types ... #Comparison #Table