General Medicine

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 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 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

Pulsus Paradoxus: Definition, Causes, and Clinical Significance Question. Describe Briefly Pulsus paradoxus. Answer. The term pulsus paradoxus is used to describe a dramatic fall in blood pressure during inspiration,i.e., characteristic of *tamponade, pericardial constriction, and severe airway obstruction. When the systolic blood pressure falls less than 10 mm, the … [Read more...] about Pulsus Paradoxus: Definition, Causes, and Clinical Significance

Water Hammer Pulse (Corrigan Pulse): Causes, Features, and Clinical Insight Question. Describe Briefly the Water Hammer Pulse. Answer. It is also called as Corrigan pulse. A water hammer pulse is a large bounding pulse with an increased stroke volume of the left ventricle and a decrease in the peripheral resistance, leading to wide pulse pressure. The pulse strikes … [Read more...] about Water Hammer Pulse (Corrigan Pulse): Causes, Features, and Clinical Insight