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Coagulation Cascade and Anticoagulant Sites of Action

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

#AntiCoagulation #Cascade #Anticoagulants #Medications #Pharmacology
Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Medications #Pharmacology ... #Pathophysiology ... Mechanisms #DOAC #Hematology
Beta-Blockers in Cirrhosis
 • Pathophysiology
 • Indications:  Prevention of decompensation, Prevention of first variceal bleeding,
in Cirrhosis • Pathophysiology ... BetaBlockers #Cirrhosis #hepatology ... #management #pharmacology
Antiplatelet Drugs and their Actions

- Amy Chung, MD, MSc
@AmyChung

#Antiplatelet #Medications #Pharmacology #Pathophysiology #Drugs #Agents #COX #GIIbIIIa
Amy Chung, MD, MSc ... #Medications #Pharmacology ... #Pathophysiology
NOAC / DOAC Pharmacology and Prescribing Cheat Sheet
Novel (or Direct) Oral Anti-Coagulants
 • Rivaroxaban
 • Apixaban
NOAC / DOAC Pharmacology ... #NOAC #DOAC #Pharmacology ... #Prescribing #hematology ... #management #Direct
Trendelenburg Gait: Pathogenesis and clinical findings

Skeletal Pathology of the Hip
 • Arthritis
 • Congenital hip dysplasia
vara • Coxa valga ... Joint Pain • Valgus ... Trendelenburg #Gait #pathophysiology ... signs #diagnosis #msk
Lactulose: Mechanism of Action in Hepatic Encephalopathy
Lactulose → ↑ Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid → ↓ pH
#Lactulose #pharmacology ... mechanism #ammonia #hepatology ... #pathophysiology
Role of Uric Acid in the Inflammation of Gout

Allopurinol, Febuxostat - Xanthine oxidase
Colchicine - Release of
gout #uricacid #pathophysiology ... #pharmacology # ... rheumatology
Alternatives to opioids for pain management in the emergency department decreases opioid usage and maintains patient
opioids for pain management ... indication #Management ... #Pharmacology # ... Pathways #Table #MSK
Here is a quick guide on the common direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) for chronic hepatitis C virus
infectiousdisease #hepatology ... HepC #HepatitisC #Management ... #Pharmacology
Leukostasis vs Tumor Lysis Syndrome
Leukostasis:
 • Pathophysiology: Large, immature blasts and high WBC count cause hyperviscosity
Leukostasis: • Pathophysiology ... priapism • Lab values ... sudden death • Lab values ... TLS #diagnosis #management ... #hematology