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Lactulose: Mechanism of Action in Hepatic Encephalopathy
Lactulose → ↑ Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid → ↓ pH
: Mechanism of Action ... in Hepatic Encephalopathy ... #Lactulose #pharmacology ... mechanism #ammonia #hepatology ... #pathophysiology
Coagulation Cascade and Anticoagulant Sites of Action

- Amy Chung, MD, MSc https://twitter.com/AmyChung

#AntiCoagulation #Cascade #Anticoagulants #Medications #Pharmacology
Anticoagulant Sites of Action ... #Medications #Pharmacology ... #Pathophysiology ... Mechanisms #DOAC #Hematology
Mechanism of Action of Bile Acid Sequestrants
Bile Acid Sequestrants → ↓ Hepatic Bile Acid Pool →
Mechanism of Action ... Sequestrants → ↓ Hepatic ... Acid Pool → ↑ Hepatic ... sequestration #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology #
Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
common direct-acting ... DAAs #Antivirals #table ... infectiousdisease #hepatology ... HepatitisC #Management #Pharmacology
Summary table of the mechanism of action, side effect and contraindications of commonly used anti-coagulation drugs.
Summary table of ... the mechanism of action ... Molecular Weight Heparin ... anticoagulation #pharmacology ... doac #comparison #table
Appearance of Liver Lesions on Various Imaging Modalities
 • Computed Tomography (CT) - Arterial Phase, Portal
Appearance of Liver ... Dysplastic nodule, Hepatic ... #Lesions #Hepatic ... diagnosis #comparison #table ... #appearance #hepatology
Tranexamic Acid - Indications and Pharmacology
Pharmacokinetics:
 • MOA: Inhibits plasminogen activation to plasmin & inhibits fibrinolysis
Indications and Pharmacology ... small amount of hepatic ... • Duration of Action ... #Indications #Pharmacology ... #hematology
TRALI vs TACO - Transfusion Reactions
TRALI:
 • Epidemiology: 0.1% of transfused patientsl
 • Risk factors: Critical
- Transfusion Reactions ... blood donor • Pathophysiology ... transfusion • Pathophysiology ... #hematology #diagnosis ... #comparison #table
Summary of Coagulation Deficiencies
Inherited:
 • Hemophilia A - Deficiency of Factor VIII
 • Hemophilia B -
Medications - Heparin ... ) • Advanced Liver ... • Acute DIC - Septic ... Deficiencies #Summary #table ... comparison #diagnosis #hematology
Appearance of Liver Lesions on Computed Tomography (CT) - Arterial Phase, Portal Venous Phase and Delayed
Appearance of Liver ... Dysplastic nodule, Hepatic ... #Lesions #Hepatic ... diagnosis #comparison #table ... #appearance #hepatology