MULTIFOCAL ATRIAL TACHYCARDIA
#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 MoreRevised Mayo Criteria for TTCM
#NEETSS #CARDIOLOGY #MEDICINELECTURES 2 min read The revised Mayo Clinic criteria for Takotsubo cardiomyopathy were developed to improve the accuracy of diagnosing this condition. These criteria were proposed by Mayo Clinic researchers and have been widely adopted in clinical practice. The revised Mayo Clinic criteria for TTCM include: Transient Hypokinesis, Akinesis, or Dyskinesis of theRead MoreAllergic bronchopulmonary Aspergilloma
#NEETPG #INICET #FMG #MCISCREENING #MARWAHMEDICINE #PREPLADDERMEDICINE 2 min read Telegram link: https://t.me/realmarwahmedicine Mnemonic to remember the key features of Allergic Bronchopulmonary Aspergillosis (ABPA): “SPADE.” S: Serum Ig E elevation > 1000 IU/ml is a hallmark feature of ABPA due to allergic sensitization to Aspergillus. Alternatively Skin test reactivity can be used for diagnosis confirmation. P: PulmonaryRead MoreChurg-Strauss syndrome or Eosinophilic Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis
#NEETPG #INICET #FMG #MCISCREENING #MARWAHMEDICINE #PREPLADDERMEDICINE Churg-Strauss syndrome, also known as eosinophilic granulomatosis with polyangiitis (EGPA), has peripheral eosinophilia and pulmonary eosinophilia with infiltrates on CXR. The characteristic feature of this disease is Eosinophilic vasculitis which is not seen in other diseases of lungs which have eosinophilia. A mnemonic to remember Churg-Strauss syndrome is: “CHARM”: CRead MoreHYPERSENSITIVITY PNEUMONITIS
#NEETPG #INICET #FMG #MCISCREENING #MARWAHMEDICINE #PREPLADDERMEDICINE Here is a Quick mnemonic to remember the features of Hypersensitivity pneumonitis is: FARMER’S LUNG 4 F – Fever and Breathing problems A – Acute onset on exposure to grain, Moldy hay and Silage which harbor Thermophilic Actinomycetes R – Respiratory symptoms (cough, dyspnea and Clubbing is seen too MRead MoreDr. Marwah Live: Best YouTube channel for budding doctors
Medical science is one of the most widespread forms of education in the world, where the bests emerge towards becoming doctors, the saviors of lives. While it is one of the most desired professions in the world, it is also, without a doubt, one of the most difficult professions to get into. Honestly, why wouldn’t itRead More
Hardships in MEDICAL FIELD during COVID POSTINGS
Tired of all the expectations! Doctors are not just burdened with work but also with a ton of expectations, from patients, their families and society as well. You don’t get to begin your day in a brilliant coloured corporate boardroom hi-fiving a good-looking colleague. Rather you usually begin and even end your day talking to aRead More
How to effectively use the Rapid revision program to increase your Strike rate?
Imagine you are a month away from the exam day, your social media feed is full of stressful comments and you feel uncomfortable no matter what you do. Self-doubt creeps up on you. You start questioning your preparation, doubting whether you are on the right track and feeling as if everyone’s ahead of you in theRead More
Making an Effective Study Plan
Some tips to help you A study plan isn’t just a timetable, it’s much more than that. It details study goals, courses or syllabus to cover, time to be devoted to each, course material to study from, revision plans, tools to test your preparation, and more. Drawing a study plan helps you organize your time andRead More