Shahriar Lahouti
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...
Hypercalcemia: A Rapid Review
27 October 2023 by Shahriar Lahouti. Hypercalcemia is defined as a serum calcium level above the upper limit of the normal reference range (usually above 10.5 mg/dl). Hypercalcemia can be produced by a variety of...
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...
Digoxin Intoxication: Rapid Review
20 October 2023 by Shahriar Lahouti. Here is an overview of the clinical manifestation, diagnosis, and treatment of cardioactive steroids including digoxin intoxication. For a full discussion, see here. MDClac can help...
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...