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Right Ventricular Structure and Function

- Almost 75 % of the RV systolic function is dependent in
are crucial for ... and moderator bands ... - Twisting and ... significantly to RV ejection ... Ventricle #Cardiology #Pathophysiology
Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
detumescence (erection-ending ... Inadequate venous function ... Priapism Prolonged erection ... lasting more than ... #Priapism #Pathophysiology
Menstrual Cycle Physiology: Ovarian Cycle – Brief Overview
LH and FSH are required for follicular development and
Overview LH and FSH are ... Follicular Phase - Selection ... corpus luteum function ... #OvarianCycle #pathophysiology
Growth Hormone Excess - Pathogenesis and clinical findings
 • Acromegaly and gigantism share the same pathophysiology
share the same pathophysiology ... • Enlarged hands ... damage • decr eiection ... fraction • HTN ... endocrinology #pathophysiology
Pott's Disease in Tuberculosis - Diagnosis and Management Summary
Epidemiology:
 - Typically from TB endemic areas
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Typically from TB ... patients with TB ... PE: - Local ... decreased reflexes Pathophysiology ... excisional biopsy - Detection
Evaluation of Leukocytosis:
The term 'leukocyte' applies to any cells within the myeloblast, monoblast, & lymphoid lineages.
Include
sepsis, organ rejection ... Neutrophil bands ... sepsis, organ rejection ... Improves after treating ... LEUKEMOIDREACTION #BANDS
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease 

24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... chains, which are ... and specific for detection ... #glomerular #testing ... #workup #diagnosis
Acromegaly - Diagnosis and Management Summary - GrepMed Handbook 

Clinical Presentation: 
 • Classic Acromegaly: frontal
malignancy Pathophysiology ... Diagnosis and Workup ... • Pituitary testing ... Transsphenoidal surgical resection ... Endocrinology #Treatment #Pathophysiology
Hand Flapping of Asterixis on Physical Exam
 
70-year-old man, renal transplant, attending hospitalization for acute rejection
hospitalization for acute rejection ... dorsiflexion his hands ... which last only a fraction ... They are due to
Recommended initial testing for patients being evaluated for glomerular disease
1) 24-hour urine collection - Quantify proteinuria.
Recommended initial testing ... chains, which are ... and specific for detection ... glomerular #disease #workup ... diagnosis #initial #testing