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Causes of Hypocomplementemia - CHAMPS Mnemonic
C - Cryoglobulinemia (85%), C3 glomerulopathy, cirrhosis
H - Heavy Chain deposition
Causes of Hypocomplementemia ... - CHAMPS Mnemonic ... @AnnKumfer #Hypocomplementemia ... #Low #Complement ... #CHAMPS #Mnemonic
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
Antiarrhythmics ... Vaughan Williams Classification ... activation (↓ cAMP ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics ... Vaughan Williams Classification ... activation (↓ cAMP ... #Pharmacology #Classification ... #Classes #pathophysiology
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
SPEP+free light chains ... SPEP+free light chains ... or alternative complement ... infections are common causes ... glomerular #testing #workup
Vasculitis and Vasculitides - Differential Diagnosis Framework

When to Consider Vasculitis:
 • Purpura, ischemic skin lesions
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tract, and often causes ... often involved • Hypocomplementemic ... Urticaria and hypocomplementemia ... against MPO • Complement ... #rheumatology #classification
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
or alternative complement ... SPEP+free light chains ... SPEP+free light chains ... infections are common causes ... glomerular #disease #workup