23 November 2023, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Key points Introduction Nomenclature and definition Delirium Additional features of delirium Epidemiology Pathophysiology and mechanism Risk factors Causes Differential...
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Lithium Toxicity
12 November 2023 by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Rapid review Pharmacokinetics Clinical manifestations Chronicity of exposure Differential diagnosis Evaluation Plasma lithium concentration Management...
Digoxin Toxicity
20 October 2023 by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Mechanism of action and pathophysiology Cardiomyocyte Autonomic nervous system Myocardial conduction tissue Basic electrophysiology Refractory period Digitalis...
Cardiogenic Shock
5 October 2023 by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Introduction Epidemiology Definition Basic cardiovascular physiology Pathophysiology Etiology and precipitating factors Approach to diagnosis of CS Diagnose hypoperfusion...
Echocardiography In The Contemporary Hemodynamic Monitoring
5 September, 2023 by Shahriar Lahouti. Peer Reviewed by Mojtaba Chardoli. CONTENTS Preface Anatomic backbone End-organ injury Hemodynamic monitoring Tool kit Effective monitoring Hemodynamic variables Organ perfusion...
Valvular Emergencies: Diagnosis and Management of Severe Aortic stenosis
13 July 2023 by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Case scenario Etiology Pathophysiology Diagnosis Clinical manifestation Differential diagnosis Diagnostic evaluation Transthoracic echocardiography When suspect to AS...