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Uric Acid Homeostasis
In the liver, purines are metabolized to uric acid. The last step in purine
Homeostasis In the liver ... The gout drug pegloticase ... #Homeostasis #Gout ... #Pathophysiology ... #Pharmacology #
Visual Guide to AV Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT) - Pathophysiology
 - Dual AV nodal physiology is
Tachycardia (AVNRT) - Pathophysiology ... if the beat is conducted ... pathway, it can conduct ... fast pathway is out ... #cardiology #SVT
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology ... inotropy) ACCP Cardiology ... Antiarrhythmics #Pharmacology ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology ... #phases #cardiology
Attention Deficit Hyperactive Disorder (ADHD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - For diagnosis, must have either 26
developmental level ... Impulsivity • Blurts out ... BehavioralDisorder #Pathophysiology ... signs #psychiatry #criteria
Transverse Myelitis Overview

Focal inflammatory disorder of the spinal cord resulting in rapid onset of weakness, sensory
monophasic Pathophysiology ... back pain at/near level ... Diagnostic Criteria ... defined sensory level ... • Must rule out
Purpose: We sought to develop a patient decision aid to promote shared decision-making for patients who
We then conducted ... 8th-grade reading level ... e.g. 2 patients out ... #PatientInfo #Cardiology
Allopurinol Pharmacology Summary

Xanthine oxidase inhibitor blocking the formation of new uric acid
Initiate 1-2 days prior to
Allopurinol Pharmacology ... irritation, rash, fever ... #Allopurinol #Pharmacology ... #pathophysiology ... #gout #uricacid
Fasciola hepatica - Liver Fluke Life Cycle - Fascioliasis 
Ruminants are the typical definitive hosts.
1) Unembroynated
Fasciola hepatica - Liver ... from eggs, seek out ... migrate though liver ... LifeCycle #diagnosis #pathophysiology ... #infectiousdiseases
Conduct Disorder (CD): Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 - Must have >3 symptoms present in the past
Conduct Disorder ... developmental level ... >18 years old, criteria ... period • Stays out ... BehavioralDisorder #Pathophysiology
Endocarditis - Overview and Differential Diagnosis Framework

Who?
Infectious:
• Pre-existing valvular disease
• Prosthetic valve
• Congenital heart disease
• IV
night sweats, fever ... → TEE • Duke Criteria ... Differential #Diagnosis #cardiology ... #infectiousdiseases