Mechanism-first pathophysiology
PathoKing
Pathophysiology by cause and effect.
First module
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
1
Insulin falls
2
Glucose cannot enter cells effectively
3
Lipolysis accelerates
4
Ketone bodies rise
5
Metabolic acidosis develops
6
Kussmaul breathing and dehydration follow
First worked module
Start with Diabetic Ketoacidosis.
Findings
Treatment
Available modules
Choose a condition and follow the mechanism.
Acute Coronary Syndrome
Aortic Stenosis
Atrial Fibrillation
Hypertension
Diabetic Ketoacidosis
Type 2 Diabetes
Hypothyroidism
Hyperthyroidism
Adrenal Insufficiency
Hyperkalaemia
Hypokalaemia
Asthma
Heart Failure
Acute Kidney Injury
Nephrotic Syndrome
Sepsis
Infective Endocarditis
Pyelonephritis
Lower Urinary Tract Infection
Stroke
Pulmonary Embolism
Pneumonia
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Meningitis
Anaphylaxis
Cellulitis
Hyponatraemia
Acute Cholecystitis
Acute Pancreatitis
Appendicitis
Diverticulitis
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Crohn's Disease
Ulcerative Colitis
Chronic Kidney Disease
Gout
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Iron Deficiency Anaemia
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Sickle Cell Disease
Upper GI Bleed
Cirrhosis
Gastro-oesophageal Reflux Disease
Migraine
Epilepsy and Seizures
Learning method
Focused study. Clear clinical reasoning.
Mechanism blocks
Causal diagrams
Clinical findings explorer
Lab findings explorer
Treatment logic
Mechanism-based MCQs