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The JT Interval and Pro-Arrhythmic Risk
Measured from the J-point to the end of the T-wave, the
Ventricular Pacing Prolonged ... mortality than prolonged ... electrocardiogram #pathophysiology
Acute Rheumatic Fever: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

Delayed autoimmune reaction
-> Molecular mimicry
-> GAS antigen cross-reacts with host
->
valvular injury -> Prolonged ... RheumaticFever #pathophysiology
Acute Compartment Syndrome
 • Crush injuries, burns, circumferential constriction to limbs (each containing facially divided muscle
of long bones, Prolonged ... CompartmentSyndrome #ACS #pathophysiology
Priapism: Pathogenesis

 - Post-cavernosal venous occlusion -> Post-cavernosal venous drainage is mechanically obstructed e.g. sickle cell
-> Priapism Prolonged ... #Priapism #Pathophysiology
Acute Otitis Media: Complications
Infection and inflammation of the middle ear
 - Prolonged obstruction of e. tube
middle ear - Prolonged ... Complications #pathophysiology
Adhesive Capsulitis (Frozen Shoulder) - Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings

 • Primary (Idiopathic): Unknown etiology, but associated
(less common): Prolonged ... head fracture) or Prolonged ... FrozenShoulder #pathophysiology
Antiarrhythmics - Vaughan Williams Classification:
CLASS 1 - Sodium Channel Blockers:
 • MOA: Block fast Na+ channels
PR interval to prolong ... PR interval to prolong ... Classification #Classes #pathophysiology
Acute Closed Angle Glaucoma: Pathogenesis and Clinical Findings
OPHTHALMIC EMERGENCY: Early detection is essential, but most patients
angle closure -> Prolonged ... ClosedAngle #Glaucoma #pathophysiology
Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation (DIC) Overview

Increased Clotting and Consumption of Clotting Factors

Findings:
 • Bleeding
 • Recent history
Thrombocytopenia • Prolonged ... protein C and S Pathophysiology
Anemia of Hospitalization - Pathophysiology

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

Interestingly,
Hospitalization - Pathophysiology ... However, prolonged ... confirmed that prolonged ... In conclusion, prolonged ... Hospitalization #causes #pathophysiology