Rheumatic Fever: Clinical Features, Carditis Diagnosis, and Long-Term Prophylaxis Question. Describe clinical features of rheumatic fever and the diagnosis of carditis with a strategy of prophylaxis. Answer. It is an acute inflmmatory disease which occurs due to infection by group A hemolytic streptococci, which involves the heart, joints, skin, and nervous system, and … [Read more...] about Rheumatic Fever: Clinical Features, Carditis Diagnosis, and Long-Term Prophylaxis
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty Question. Write a short note on PTCA. Answer. Percutaneous transluminal coronary angioplasty (PTCA) is a minimally invasive procedure to open up blocked coronary arteries, allowing blood to circulate unobstructed to the heart muscle. In PTCA, balloon dilatation of the coronary stenosis is done. Method: Percutaneous … [Read more...] about Percutaneous Transluminal Coronary Angioplasty
Jugular Venous Pulse (JVP): Examination, Waves, and Clinical Significance
Jugular Venous Pulse (JVP): Examination, Waves, and Clinical Significance Question. Write a short answer on the jugular venous pulse. Answer. Jugular venous pulse is an important physical sign of cardiovascular disease. This pulse is examined for pressure and waveforms. Procedure for measuring jugular venous pulse This is examined y reclining the patient against … [Read more...] about Jugular Venous Pulse (JVP): Examination, Waves, and Clinical Significance
Beta Blockers: Classification, Actions, Side Effects, and Clinical Uses
Beta Blockers: Classification, Actions, Side Effects, and Clinical Uses Question. Write a short answer on beta blockers. Answer. These drugs inhibit responses mediated by the adrenergic β blockers. Classification Beta Blockers. Cardioselective (β1): Metoprolol, atenolol, acebutolol. β2 selective: Butoxamine. Nonselective (β1+ β2): Propranolol, nadolol, … [Read more...] about Beta Blockers: Classification, Actions, Side Effects, and Clinical Uses
Cyanosis: Types, Causes, and Clinical Significance Explained
Cyanosis: Types, Causes, and Clinical Significance Explained Question. Write a Short Note On Cyanosis. Or Write a Short Answer On Cyanosis. Or Enumerate the Causes of Cyanosis. Answer. Cyanosis is a bluish discoloration of the skin and mucus membrane due to reduced hemoglobin (more than 5 mg%) in blood. Type of Cyanosis: Generally, there are four types of … [Read more...] about Cyanosis: Types, Causes, and Clinical Significance Explained