Pathophysiology of Pulmonary Embolism - Effects of mechanical occlusion - Effects of chemical mediators - Hemodynamic consequences - Resolution #Pathophysiology #Pulmonary #Embolism

Pathogenesis and Pathophysiology of Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA) DKA is a result of an absolute or relative insulin deficiency, leading to ketoacidosis, volume depletion and hyperglycemia. Insulin is the primary anabolic hormone that allows peripheral tissues to uptake glucose. In the absence of insulin, the other counterregulatory hormones act together to break down triglycerides and stimulate gluconeogenesis. In DKA, the normal state of carbohydrate metabolism (driven by insulin) shifts to a starvation state and fat metabolism, leading to the characteristic abnormalities, including hyperglycemia, ketoacidosis, hyponatremia, polyuria, and polydipsia. Please see details of the pathophysiology outlined in the figure/flowchart below. #Pathophysiology #Diabetic #Ketoacidosis #DKA #Diabetes #Endocrinology

Pathophys - COPD #Pathophysiology #COPD #Emphysema #ChronicBronchitis #PinkPuffer #BlueBloater

Light's Criteria for Pleural Effusions #Diagnosis #Pulmonary #Lights #Criteria #Pleural #Effusion #Differential ** GrepMed Recommended Text: Pocket Medicine: The MGH Handbook of Internal Medicine https://amzn.to/2T9rTbc