Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumors (GIST) Diagnosis, Treatment, and Mnemonics for Clinicians Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are the most common mesenchymal tumors of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, originating from the interstitial cells of Cajal, which regulate peristalsis. While GISTs can occur anywhere along the GI tract, the stomach (60%) and small intestine (30%) are the most frequent sites.Read 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 #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
2min read #NEETPG #INICET #FMG #FMGMCIEXAM #MEDICINEVIDEOLECTURES #RAPIDREVISIONMEDICINE #NEETSS Notice the irregular RR interval with absence of P waves which is characteristic feature of Atrial fibrillation. You can differentiate from multifocal atrial tachycardia which has >3 morphology of P waves present. Common causes of Atrial fibrillation: ABCD- OT Age: 60 years old Blood Pressure high /HypertensionRead More
2min read #NEETPG #INICET #FMG #MCISCREENINGEXAM Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT) is a type of abnormal heart rhythm characterized by a rapid heartbeat originating above the heart’s ventricles in the AV node due to re-entry phenomenon. The management of PSVT involves both acute treatment to terminate ongoing episodes and long-term strategies to prevent future occurrences. Notice theRead More
2-Minute Read #Coughsyrupdeath #NEET #NEETPG #FMG #INICET DEG diethylene Glycol is an industrial solvent and is part of car engine hydraulic fluid as well. Its use is well known but the safe limit of usage has to be known to doctors. DEG causes Acute tubular necrosis and leads to acute kidney injury. Recent report in Gujrat,Read More
2-Minute Read #NEETPG #INICET #FMG #Titin #ninjastarnucleus #cardiomyopathy The following slides give you a quick ready recknoner for quick revision of histopathological slides of hypertrhophic cardiomyopathy versus dilated cardiomyopathy vs restrictive cardiomyopathy vs arrythmogenic RV dysplasia. ECG findings in various cardiomyopathies HCM SV1 and RV5/6 > 35 mm Hg due to LVH RCM Low voltage ECGRead More
