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Practical Approach to Grading Diastolic Dysfunction

#Diagnosis #Cardiology #Diastolic #Diastology #Dysfunction #Grading #Classification #Grades #Criteria #Algorithm #Assessment
Practical Approach to Grading ... #Dysfunction #Grading ... #Classification ... #Grades #Criteria ... #Algorithm #Assessment
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Hypersensitivity: Definitions ... allergen causes development ... because T-Cell activation ... #Classification ... #Diagnosis #Definitions
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity Types ... cellular antigen, leading ... to complement activation ... Complement activation ... #Classification
Type IV Hypersensitivity: Pathogenesis and clinical findings
Definition: Unique because it is entirely T-Cell mediated; exposure to
Type IV Hypersensitivity ... clinical findings Definition ... allergen causes development ... because T-Cell activation ... ivy) #TypeIV #Type4
Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of types ... Type 1 - Mediators ... cell antigens, leading ... to complement activation ... allergy #table #classification
Pathogenesis of Rheumatic Fever

Pathogenesis of rheumatic fever. 
1. GAS pharyngitis leads to antigenic presentation of pathogenic
gets activated leading ... to the development ... skin, and brain leading ... by endothelial activation ... Exposure of Type-IV
Shock Classification
Shock Definition: State of cellular and tissue hypoxia due to: reduced oxygen delivery, increased oxygen
Shock Classification ... Shock Definition ... • Most common type ... Hemorrhagic → leading ... #Types #diagnosis
Hepatorenal Syndrome (HRS)

Definition:
• Functional, potentially reversible kidney impairment.
• Occurs in advanced liver disease: cirrhosis, severe alcoholic
Syndrome (HRS) Definition ... sympathetic + ADH activation ... Diagnosis (Clinical Criteria ... Classification: ... HRS-AKI (formerly Type
Macrophage Activation Syndrome (MAS)
Classified among the secondary or acquired forms of haemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (sHLH)

What?
A subset of
Macrophage Activation ... IL-1 and IL-6, leading ... Presentation: • Rapid development ... Histopathologic criteria ... MAS #Macrophage #Activation
Hepatic Encephalopathy - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Definition:
 • Alteration in brain function manifested by neuropsychiatric symptoms
Management Summary Definition ... TIPS West Haven Criteria ... Encephalopathy #Grading ... #Classification