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Antiplatelet Conversion - P2Y12 Inhibitor Switching
 • Clopidogrel (Plavix)
 • Prasugrel (Effient)
 • Ticagrelor (Brilinta)
Clopidogrel and
antagonists that bind ... noncompetitive antagonist, binds ... laila_najia via ACCP Cardiology ... #pharmacology #cardiology
Cardiac Myocyte Contractile cycle
 - Ca2+ binds to TnC → TnI is inhibited → conformational change
cycle - Ca2+ binds ... head, which then binds ... Pathophysiology #Cardiology
Digoxin Pharmacology and Pathophysiology
1) Na/K ATPase Pump - Digoxin works by directly binding to and inhibiting
Because digoxin binds ... can more easily bind ... Pathophysiology #cardiology
Phosphate Binders - Pros and Cons

Calcium carbonate (TumsTM) 
 - Most inexpensive, antacid properties useful for
Phosphate Binders ... effective, potent binder ... and metal-free binder ... and metal-free binder ... iron containing binders
Third Generation Antipsychotics: Mechanisms and Side Effects
(Atypical Anti-Psychotics) Example: Aripiprazole
Dopamine D2 Receptor Partial Agonist
 • Binds
Partial Agonist • Binds ... releases, then re-binds ... the synapse to bind ... Partial Agonist • Bind ... over-stimulate or under-stimulate
Phosphate binders - quick reference chart of maximum daily dose. Most patients with CKD will require
Phosphate binders ... aluminum-based phosphate binder ... calcium-based phosphate binders
Mallet Finger
Absence of a fracture does NOT exclude Mallet finger, the extension function of the DIP
Mallet Finger Absence ... exclude Mallet finger ... • Finger deformity ... Exam: Swollen and tender ... #Radiology #XRay
Normal Hemodynamic Cardiac Parameters

Central Venous Pressure 

Pulmonary Artery Wedge Pressure 

Cardiac Index 

Stroke Index 

Systemic Vascular
Pressure Cardiac Index ... Stroke Index ... Vascular Resistance Index ... Pressures #Normal #Cardiology ... #Diagnosis #Index
Physical Exam - Quincke’s Pulse

The tips of the patient’s index finger and thumb as well as
the patient’s index ... finger and thumb ... AorticRegurgitation #Signs #Cardiology
Rock Paper Scissors - Assessment of Nerve Damage in Upper Limb Injuries
Rock - Median Nerve
 •
Fractures • Finger ... muscles of hand (finger ... joint & flexion of index ... finger at DIP joint