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The Pathophysiology Diagram of Diabetic Ketoacidosis

One of type I diabetes is Diabetic Ketoacidosis (DKA). DKA can develop in a new-onset type I diabetic or a diabetic who misses insulin doses, poor insulin compliance and lack of knowledge about managing insulin administration in acute illness. The diagram below shows the pathophysiology diagram of DKA. Completed understanding of Pathophysiology, Clinical Presentation and Management of Adults with Diabetic Ketoacidosis, can be found in the foll…

Pathogenesis Diagram of Cor Pulmonale in COPD

The factors involved in the pathogenesis of Cor Pulmonale in Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) can be seen in the following diagram. As seen in the pathogenesis of Cor Pulmonale diagram above, hypoxemia exerts an effect on the pulmonary vasculature separate from alveolar hypoxia, as does acidosis. The increased pulmonary vascular resistance is contibuted by the reduction in pulmonary capillary surface area caused by emphysema. Furthe…