#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
#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 More
#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 More
#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 More
#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 More
