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Overview of the Complement System - Classical and Alternative Pathways

by Dr.Grace Leo @gracie_leo

#Complement #System #Classical #Alternative
Overview of the Complement ... System - Classical ... and Alternative Pathways ... #Alternative #Pathways ... #Pathophysiology
Steroid Synthesis Pathway

Dr. Caoimhe Costigan @CaoimheCostigan

#Steroid #Synthesis #pathophysiology #algorithm #endocrinology
Steroid Synthesis ... Pathway Dr. ... CaoimheCostigan #Steroid #Synthesis ... #pathophysiology ... #algorithm #endocrinology
Differential Diagnosis for a Prolonged PT and aPTT
If the PT and the aPTT are both prolonged,
and extrinsic pathways ... in the common pathway ... to the common pathway ... associated with systemic ... amyloidosis #Abnormal
Medical Conditions Causing Mania or Mania-Like Episodes: Pathogenesis
 • Bipolar Disorder -> Combination of individual, genetic,
neurotransmitter systems ... demyelination alters normal ... neurotransmitter pathways ... methionine (SAM) pathway ... Differential #Diagnosis #Pathophysiology
Wolff–Parkinson–White syndrome (WPW) is one of several disorders of the electrical system of the heart that
the electrical system ... presence of an abnormal ... electrical conduction pathway ... pathway (known ... #Pathophysiology
C5-C9 Deficiency - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
Note:
 • Risk of invasive meningococcal disease is 1000-10000x higher
fatality is rare Normal ... pathway is a non-specific ... alternative, or lectin pathway ... susceptibility to systemic ... #pathophysiology
Abnormal liver function tests algorithm.
 This figure details the initial response to abnormal liver blood tests.
tests algorithm ... indicate the initial evaluation ... liver blood tests, synthetic ... determine choice of pathway ... for users of the pathway
Causes of Abnormal PT and/or aPTT
Prolonged Prothrombin Time (PT)
1. Acquired deficiency of FVII
Causes of Abnormal ... deficiencies: Contact pathway ... to the common pathways ... Reduced liver synthesis ... associated with systemic
THE LIMPING OR NON-WEIGHT BEARING CHILD PATHWAY

RED FLAGS - In all cases there are specific
markers which
BEARING CHILD PATHWAY ... guidelines General - Systemic ... splenomegaly, abnormal ... #Limping #NWB #Algorithm ... #Pathway #Child
Pathogenesis of Select Causes of Constipation in Adults and in Elderly

 • Mechanical (ex. Bowel Obstruction,
anal canal -> Evacuation ... unknown, many pathways ... excitatory neural pathways ... enteric nervous system ... #constipation #pathophysiology