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Effects of Strokes by Location - Anterior vs Posterior Localization

Anterior Circulation 
 - MCA 
 -
Effects of Strokes ... Artery #Strokes #Syndromes ... #CVA #Territory ... #Localization #Effects ... #Table #Territories
Causes of Hypomagnesemia - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
GI LOSS - FeMg < 2-2.5% or 24h Urine Mg
Causes of Hypomagnesemia ... Differential Diagnosis Algorithm ... Hypercalcemia-PTH effect ... • Gitelman's syndrome ... ab • Genetics defects
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB effects on the Kidneys

Remember that NSAIDs and ACEI/ARB therapy have opposing effects on
NSAID vs ACEI/ARB effects ... have opposing effects ... Kidney #ACEIARB #Effects ... #Nephrology #Renal ... #Pathophysiology
Thrombocytopenia and Pregnancy - TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome and Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP)
Three syndromes in
TTP/HUS, HELLP Syndrome ... with coagulation defects ... child * Severe cases ... Severe coagulation defects ... hematology #diagnosis #table
Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors: Mechanisms and Side Effects
 • Serotonin Syndrome:
   - Autonomic Hyperactivity:
Inhibitors: Mechanisms and ... Side Effects ... • Serotonin Syndrome ... Dizziness - Nausea ... Serotonin #Inhibitors #Pathophysiology
Anisocoria - Pupillary Defects - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Physiological - Simple Anisocoria ( <O.5mm)
 - Anisocoria equal
Anisocoria - Pupillary Defects ... equal in light and ... • Tumor (Lung, Breast ... Pupillary #Pupils #Defects ... #Causes #Ophthalmology
Inherited Defects in Kidney Tubule Epithelial Cells

Renal glucosuria - Na+-dependent glucose cotransporter
Cystinuria - Amino acid transporter
Bartter
Inherited Defects ... Increased open time and ... Epithelial #Inherited #Defects ... #Kidney #Nephrology ... #Differential #Table
GLP-1 Receptor Agonists - Pharmacology Summary
Mechanisms of Action: Stimulate glucose-dependent insulin release from the pancreas (GLP-1
Ozempic), or daily tablet ... variety of adverse CV ... pancreatitis Common Side Effects ... • Gl side effects ... not definitively cause
Management of SIADH
Treat underlying cause:
 • Causes can include pain, primary lung pathology, post-operative phenomenon, medications,
: • Causes can ... volume overload Urea ... into ammonium by urease-producing ... Has many side effects ... #hyponatremia #nephrology
Hypomagnesemia - Etiologies by Mechanism

Decreased GI Uptake 
 - Poor dietary intake (particularly common in alcoholics)
Medications - Loop and ... - Genetic defects ... - Hungry bones syndrome ... Low #Magnesium #Table ... Classification #Causes