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VIRCHOW'S TRIAD
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hypercoagulability
vascular indothelial damage stasis |
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is Rheumatoid joint involvement symmetric or asymmetric?
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symmetric
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what indicates a more virulent form of rheumatoid arthritis?
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presence of nodules or rheumatoid factor
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when the immune system no longer differientiates self form non self tissues and attacks synovial tissue?
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RA
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an inflammed proliferating synovium is called a?
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pannus
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is RA onset abrupt or slow?
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both: can be abrupt or slow with prodome
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RA mostly affects which joints?
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small joints of the hands, wrists, knees, and feet
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flexion at the PIP with hyperextension of the DIP is what?
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boutonniere deformity
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hyperextension of the PIP joint and flexion of the DIP joint is what?
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swann-neck deformity
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lesions in the popliteal space resulting form increased intra articular pressure and weakening of the posterior capsule?
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baker's cyst
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sjogren's syndrome affects what parts of the body?
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exocrine glands of the eyes and mouth
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what is the most specific test used to dx RA?
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Anti-CCP (anti-citrullinated cyclic peptide)
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