July 11, 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. Last Update 15 September 2025. CONTENTS Preface Pathophysiology Agents Approach to diagnosis and treatment Clinical features Evaluation History and physical exams Initial...
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Acute Myocardial Infarction: A Shifting Paradigm
9 Jan 2022 via Shahriar Lahouti. Last Update 30 August 2025. CONTENTS Preface Anatomy of infarction Definition Myocardial Injury vs. Myocardial Infarction (MI) Pathophysiologic classification of MI...
Cardiac Tamponade
12 July 2020 by Shahriar Lahouti. Last update May 12, 2025. CONTENTS Preface Anatomy of Pericardium Physiology of tamponade Spectrum of Tamponade Severity Causes Clinical Presentation Tempo Clinical symptoms Physical...
Noninvasive Respiratory Support in Acute Care Setting
18 December 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Introduction Physiologic effects High-Flow Oxygen Therapy Noninvasive Positive Pressure Ventilation (NPPV) Choosing noninvasive respiratory support General principles...
Acid-Base Disorders in Critically Ill Patients: A Systematic Approach
20 November 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Meaning of Acid-Base Acid-base balance Traditional model Stewart model Strong Ions Difference (SID) Weak Acids PCO2 Approach to Acid-Base Disorders Overview of a...
Toxic Alcohol Poisoning
14 September 2024, by Shahriar Lahouti. CONTENTS Preface Pathophysiology Clinical findings Laboratory findings Metabolic acidosis Anion gap elevation Lactate & lactate gap Osmolar gap Differential diagnosis...