5 results
Antiarrhythmics Pharmacology Summary
Cardiac Conduction Phases:
Phase 0 - Ventricular Depolarization:
 • Na+ channels open leading to a
Transient K+ efflux moving ... , Intermediate Action ... Blockade, Fast Action ... Blockade, Slow Action ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

Why does the Hgb/Hct drop in the first two days during hospitalization?

Interestingly,
- Pathophysiology ... invasive procedures/ bleeding ... oncotic pressures acting ... other than GI bleeding ... Hospitalization #causes #pathophysiology
Peripartum Cardiomyopathy (PPCM)

What is PPCM?
• A form of acute systolic heart failure that develops late in
maternal age • Anemia ... Thromboembolic events ... cells • sFlt-1 & Activin ... from placenta): block ... chemotherapeutic agents
Endoscopy in Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding - Scoping Summary
Pre-Endoscopic Care:
 • Adequate resuscitation: Restrictive> Liberal strategy
Non-Variceal Upper GI Bleeding ... Liberal strategy • ACG ... a/w adverse CP events ... protection/AMS/active ... diagnosis #management #algorithm
Hemophagocytic Lymphohistiocytosis (HLH)

High mortality without prompt recognition and management. HLH is a critical diagnostic consideration in
- Associated genes ... ▪ Infections (e.g ... - Cytopenias (anemia ... Pathophysiology ... • Curative option