#usmle pathology

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Pathology Glossary: Myocardial Infarction: Gross & Histologic Changes

Myocardial Infarctions: Pathophysiology Myocardial Infarctions • Occur when there is evidence of: – Myocardial injury is defined as elevated levels of cardiac troponin values. – Ischemia is occurs when there is an imbalance between oxygen suppl

Flip through this series of flashcards to review gross and histological changes associated with myocardial infarction (heart attack)! 

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Immunology/Microbiology Glossary: Pneumonia

Pneumonia Overview • Pneumonia is infection of the lung parenchyma, which causes inflammation and fluid accumulation in the alveoli. • Infection occurs when impaired local or systemic defenses allow the infiltration and proliferation of bacterial

Review the pathophysiology and pathohistology of pneumonia in this series of images and videos!