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Summary table of types of hypersensitivity reactions. 
Type 1
 - Mediators: lgE
 - Antigen Form: Soluble
Summary table of ... types of hypersensitivity ... Allergen-specific lgE causes ... #allergy #table ... #classification
Hypersensitivity Types and Their Mechanisms
Type I - lgE - Soluble antigen
 - Allergen-specific lgE antibodies bind
Hypersensitivity ... Antigen-antibody complexes ... sclerosis #Hypersensitivity ... #Types #Classification ... Diagnosis #Reactions #Table
Shock - Differential Diagnosis by Classification
Reflex Syncope 
 - Vasovagal syncope
   • Prolonged standing
Differential Diagnosis by Classification ... Carotid sinus hypersensitivity ... Medication side effect (e.g ... Differential #Diagnosis #Classification ... #Table #Causes
Cryoglobulinemia Summary

Cryoglobulins:
 • Cryoglobulins are Igs in the serum that precipitate in vitro at temperatures below
deposit of immune complexes ... • They can cause ... Cryoglobulins Cause ... vasculitis • Hypersensitivity ... #classification
Hypersensitivity: Definitions
 • Type I - Production of lgE Abs that bind to harmless allergens and
Hypersensitivity ... cell surfaces causes ... antigen-surface complex ... #Hypersensitivity ... #Classification
Treatment of Stable Narrow-Complex Tachycardia
Regular Rhythm:
 • Attempt vagal maneuvers
 • Give adenosine 6 milligrams IV
Narrow-Complex ... Treat underlying cause ... Treat underlying cause ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Treatment of Stable Wide-Complex Tachycardia
Regular
 • If ventricular tachycardia or uncertain rhythm:
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Wide-Complex Tachycardia ... nodal agents (e.g ... Follow narrow-complex ... Tachycardia #Treatment #management ... #cardiology #algorithm
Causes of Lactate Elevation, Lactic Acidosis - Differential Diagnosis

The most common causes of hyperlactatemia are usually:
by excretion (e.g ... its metabolism (e.g ... the patient’s complete ... #typea #typeb # ... classification
Summary of Heart Blocks
1st Degree Heart Block:
 • Prolonged PR >200ms (5 small squares).
 • Narrow
Brady Management ... Pacemaker 3rd Degree, Complete ... #HeartBlocks #Types ... #Classification ... summary #Diagnosis #EKG
Type 2 Diabetes - Screening, Diagnosis and Management Algorithm
Lifestyle  Modifications (Diet and Exercise) -> Start
Type 2 Diabetes ... Diagnosis and Management ... Algorithm Lifestyle ... • Secondary Causes ... #DMII #Classification