Massive Cardiomegaly: Causes and Underlying Cardiac Conditions Question. Enumerate the causes of massive cardiomegaly. Answer. The causes of massive cardiomegaly are: Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and dilated *cardiomyopathy Congenital insuffiency of tricuspid valve Pediatric anesthesia Nonuniform pulmonary artery perfusion Idiopathic arterial calcifiation … [Read more...] about Massive Cardiomegaly: Causes and Underlying Cardiac Conditions
Captopril MedlinePlus Drug Information
Captopril MedlinePlus Drug Information Question. Describe briefly captopril. Answer. Captopril is an ACE inhibitor. Mechanism Of Action Captopril. Drug prevent the conversion of angiotensin I into angiotensin II by inhibiting angiotensin converting enzyme thus preventing action of angiotensin II, i.e. vasoconstriction and aldosterone synthesis and causes fall in blood … [Read more...] about Captopril MedlinePlus Drug Information
Acute Myocardial Infarction: Causes, Symptoms, and Early Warning Signs
Acute Myocardial Infarction: Causes, Symptoms, and Early Warning Signs Question. Discuss etiology, clinical features, acute myocardial infarction. Or Describe the etiology of acute myocardial infarction. Answer. Acute myocardial infarction is defined as irreversible damage to myocardium of heart as a result of occlusive thrombus due to rupture of atherosclerotic plaque … [Read more...] about Acute Myocardial Infarction: Causes, Symptoms, and Early Warning Signs
High Blood Pressure Symptoms And Treatment
High Blood Pressure Symptoms And Treatment Question. Write in brief signs, symptoms and treatment of hypertension. Answer. Hypertension refers toan increase in the blood pressure. Symptoms Hypertension. 1. General: Presence of headache, dizziness, palpitation and easy fatigability 2. Symptoms referable to systemic vascular involvement: Epistaxis Hematuria … [Read more...] about High Blood Pressure Symptoms And Treatment
Rheumatic Fever Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment
Rheumatic Fever Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment Question. Describe the definition, etiology, clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and management of acute rheumatic fever. Or Discuss etiology, clinical features, diagnostic criteria, and management of acute rheumatic fever. Answer. Symptoms of Rheumatic Fever Pyrexia of unknown origin. Arthralgia, i.e. pain in … [Read more...] about Rheumatic Fever Causes, Symptoms, And Treatment