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Jan, 25, 2022 via Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Introduction with a case Preface Mean arterial pressure Hypertension- definition Pathophysiology Approach to hypertensive emergencies Algorithm Secondary hypertensive...
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Dec 23, 2021 via Shahriar Lahouti CONTENTS Preface Etiology Risk factors Hypoglycemic agents Symptoms Complications Diagnosis Investigations Approach to treatment Disposition Prevention of hypoglycemia in critically ill...
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Dec 19, 2021 via Shahriar Lahouti CONTENTS Preface Terminology Clinical Presentation Complications Risk factors Investigations Urine analysis Cultures Imaging CT scan Ultrasound Blood work NLR Procalcitonin CRP...
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December 15, 2021 via Shahriar Lahouti CONTENTS Potassium homeostasis Internal distribution of potassium Kidney potassium handling Pathophysiology Clinical manifestation Diagnosis Red flags Causes of hypokalemia...
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