The INICET tends to blend image-based questions with clinical vignettes, emphasizing practical application over rote learning. Clinical reasoning, such as interpreting lab values or recognizing syndromes from case scenarios, is prioritized. Also, several questions in the last few papers have integrated basic sciences like pathology and microbiology into clinical contexts, so revisiting integrated concepts may giveRead More
Introduction Nymphomania, as a term, carries a historical burden of stigma and pathologization of female sexuality. Although clinicians today use the more gender-neutral term “hypersexuality,” it is important to approach the topic with sensitivity. Patients may feel shame, embarrassment, or fear judgment, which can prevent them from seeking help. As healthcare providers, it is essential toRead More
40-21 rule for duration of prophylaxis Rheumatic fever is the cause of heart disease of poverty. It is caused by type II hypersensitivity reaction/ molecular mimicry where antibodies against group A beta hemolytic streptococci cross react with N acetyl glucosamine which is present in endothelium of heart valves, synovium, basal ganglia and skin. Usual course ofRead More
Fibrinolytic agents should be given with 30 minutes of arrival to non-PCI capable hospital where transport to PCI capable hospital is not possible or has delay beyond 120 minutes Current recommended regimen is tPA 15 mg bolus followed by 50 mg Intravenously over 30 minutes and 35 mg over the next 30 minutes. In contrast tenecteplaseRead More
#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 #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
#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
