Congenital Heart Defects - Symptoms Question. Write short note on congenital heart disease. Answer. Congenital heart diseases are the abnormalities of heart and great vessels due to defective development in the prenatal period. Classification Congenital Heart Disease 1. Acyanotic: Acyanotic with left to right shunt: Atrial septal defect (ASD) Ventricular septal … [Read more...] about Congenital Heart Defects – Symptoms
JNC 7 Hypertension Reference Card
JNC 7 Hypertension Reference Card Question. Describe JNC VII criteria for hypertension. Write in brief investigations and outline treatment. Answer. JNC VII criterias is the 7th report of the Joint National Committe on Prevention Detection, Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure. Jnc vII criteria for Hypertension Hypertension should be based on average of … [Read more...] about JNC 7 Hypertension Reference Card
Coronary Heart Disease
Coronary Heart Disease Question. Describe etiology, clinical features and management of coronary artery disease. Answer. Coronary artery diseases are also known as ischaemic heart disease. The following are the coronary artery diseases: Angina pectoris Acute myocardial infarction Sudden cardiac death. Aetiology Of Coronary Artery Diseases 1. … [Read more...] about Coronary Heart Disease
Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic Fever Question. Describe etiology, diagnostic criteria, complications and management of rheumatic fever. Answer. Etiology Predisposing causes: Age should be 5 to 15 years. Sex has equal incidence Genetic factors: Family incidence known. Social and economic factors: Dampness, overcrowding and under nutrition increases incidence. Idiosyncrasy is … [Read more...] about Rheumatic Fever
Rheumatic Fever: Etiology, Diagnostic Criteria, Complications, and Treatment Guide
Rheumatic Fever: Etiology, Diagnostic Criteria, Complications, and Treatment Guide Question. Write a short note on prophylaxis for infective endocarditis. Answer. Sub-acute bacterial endocarditis is defied as infection and inflammation of the inner lining of the heart, including heart valves. It also includes infection at the site congenital heart anomaly. Clinical … [Read more...] about Rheumatic Fever: Etiology, Diagnostic Criteria, Complications, and Treatment Guide