#CausesofTricuspid #TricuspidRegurgitation #TricuspidPrevent Causes of Tricuspid Regurgitation Mnemonic: Functional REP-C Functional dilatation of tricuspid annulus due to RVF R: Rheumatic heart disease, Radiation E: Endomyocardial fibroelastosis and Ebstein anomaly (Lithium teratogenicity) P: Pulmonary artery hypertension severe causing RVF P: Pacing lead induced damage C: Carcinoid syndrome Clinical features Effort intolerance due to less pulmonary bloodRead More
Tricuspid stenosis Key pick up points – Large a waves in JVP – Blunted Y descent in JVP – Mid-diastolic murmur – Pulsations in liver Tricuspid stenosis can coexist with mitral stenosis and usually manifests after the Percutaneous mitral valvotomy has been done. Patient will develop features of right sided heart failure. Symptoms Ankle edema AbdominalRead More
#NEETPG #FMGE #INICET Criteria used for diagnosis are NADAS criteria Major Criteria Blue baby with noise in heart is having failure Cyanosis due to R- L shunting. It is central cyanosis non-responsive to oxygen administration Diastolic murmur Systolic murmur grade III or more Congestive heart failure due to L-R to shunting that causes overloading of lungRead More
#chandipuravirus #health #healthcare #healthministry Chandipura virus (CHPV) First detected in Chandipura village in Maharashtra way back in 1965. It is an emerging infection in I I India and is reported annually post rainy season. Genus Vesiculo-virus Family Rhabdoviridae Non-human host Hedge hogs Clinical features Influenza like illness with fever Headache and abdominal pain Nausea Vomiting NeurologicalRead More
#NEETPG #FMG #INICET 1 min read Sudden cardiac death is defined as death occurring within 1 hour of the onset of cardiac symptoms or 24 hours of last being seen healthy and alive. Men are at higher risk. Leading cause if Coronary artery disease Differences in physical finding in Sudden cardiac arrest vs Myocardial ischemiaRead More
#NEET #NEETPG #NEETPG 2024 Finally, the fog has cleared and it is time to get in the saddle again. Treat these few days as rest period and now you can get back to doing what you do best which is learning and applying concepts Much has been said on social media about how bad the systemRead More
#NEETPG #INICET #FMG 1 minute Autoimmune hepatitis formerly called Lupoid hepatitis causes liver cirrhosis and can be identified on antibody profile given below. In most questions’ liver biopsy finding of Interface hepatitis and rosette formation is mentioned making it easier but differentiating type 1 vs type 2 is always a challenge and this article serves toRead More
#NEETPG #FMGE #INICET #COPD 1 minute read Long term oxygen therapy is the only pharmacological intervention that is demonstrated to reduce mortality in patients of Chronic obstructive lung disease. So here is a quick look at indications for LTOT @1L/min for 15 hours per day. Resting sp02 of less than 88% or p02< 55 mm HgRead More
#NEETPG #NEETSS #USMLE 2 min read Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia: A Diagnostic and Therapeutic Challenge Multifocal atrial tachycardia (MAT) presents a unique challenge for clinicians. Its variable presentation, non-specific symptoms, and potential for mimicking other arrhythmias necessitate a high index of suspicion and a nuanced approach to diagnosis and management. Clinical Presentation: While some patients with MATRead More
#NEETPG #NEETSS #Eosinophiliesophagitis 2 min read Mnemonic to remember Features of Esophageal Esophagitis Eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) can be a frustrating foe for both patients and physicians. The chronic inflammatory condition, marked by eosinophil infiltration in the esophagus, presents with a range of symptoms that can significantly impact quality of life. Fortunately, there’s an armamentarium ofRead More
