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A, Hypertension
B, Myocardial infarction
C, Portal Hypertension
D, Diabetes mellitus
E, Angina Pector...
Monday, July 23, 2012
Sunday, September 11, 2011
Cor pulmonale
It is defined as right heart failure due to long standing pulmonary hypertension. Which leads to enlargement of the right ventricles and eventually right heart failure ensues.This disease also known as Pulmonary haert disease.This disease solely caused by primary disorders of respiratory systemIf this disease is chronic then right ventricular...
Jugular Venous Pulse, Pressure and abnormalities
Jugular Venous Pressure is pressure of right atrium. If pressure of right atrial is high then JVP also increase if right atrial pressure is low JVP also low.- Therefore JVP is determined by right atrial pressure.Details illustrations about JVP ( Jugular Venous Pulse ) ...
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Calcium Channel Blockers
Rate limiting calcium channel blockers ( Slow CCB )A, Dihydropyridine (Lipophilic): These are the most potent calcium channel blockersNifedipineAmlodipineNimodipineNitrendipineFelodipineB, Phenylalkylamine (Hydrophilic )VerapamilC, BenzothiazepineDiltiazemMechanism of Action:1, Smooth Muscle:CCB work by blocking Voltage-gated Calcium channels in blood...
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Mesothelioma
Definition: It is very rare form of malignant tumour that develops from the lining of the internal organs known as mesothelium.Prognosis of mesothelioma is extremely poor.Causes: It is mainly caused by exposure to the AsbestosMost of mesothelioma patients have worked in asbestos exposed jobs. Frequent exposed to asbestos or inhalation of...
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Atrial Fibrillation with rapid ventricular rate
Definition: Atrial fibrillation ( AF ) is defined as abnormal irregularly irregular heart rhythm due to rapid, chaotic, asynchronous and incordinated atrial contraction.Note: always remember 2 point as given below for AF definition,1, Abnormal irregularly irregular heart rhythm.2, Rapid, chaotic, asynchronous and incordinated atrial contraction.In...
Tuesday, July 12, 2011
Which cranial nerves are found in the Midbrain (Mesencephalon)?
A, Optic nerveB, Oculomotor nerveC, Trochlear nerveD, Abducens nerveMore details about midbrain:CLICK MEMidbrain:- Embryologically midbrain arises from second vesicles known as mesencephalon of the neural tube- It is located below the cerebral cortex and above the hindbrain- It is the smallest and most superior part of brainstem.- It measures only...
