Risk factors Mnemonic: ABCDE Pathophysiology Intimal tear allows blood to enter between intima-media space creating a false lumen. Blood may propagate proximal or distal to…
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Cardiovascular system
Aortic dissection
Mediastinum : Simplified
It is the region in thoracic cavity between the pulmonary cavities (covered by mediastinal pleura and excludes the lungs). Extent: Thoracic outlet (1st rib) to…
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ANCA : Mnemonics
ANCA = Anti-Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies Types Mnemonics: 1. “P” is not going with “P”2. p-ANCA is positively charged and hence, attacks negatively charged MPO (free…
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Prolonged QT Interval : Mnemonics
Normal QT Interval Duration: 0.3-0.44 s (0.46 s for women); tends to increase as the heart rate decreases Bazett’s formula for corrected QT interval (QTc):…
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Alpha and Beta Adrenergic Receptors : Mnemonics
Location Alpha = Arteries and smooth muscles Beta = Beats or Breaths Types and Action 1 = Contract 2 = Dilate Receptors Alpha 1: Alpha…
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Coronary Arteries : Mnemonic
Right coronary artery (RCA) Course: Branches: Mnemonic: TRaP Me IN Large: Small: Left coronary artery (LCA) Course: Branches: Mnemonic: LaTe PAD Large: Left Anterior Descending…
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Venous Drainage of Heart : Mnemonic
Mnemonic: CAT 1. Coronary sinus (50%): Drains blood from left side of heart → Thebesian valve → Right Atrium 2. Anterior cardiac veins (20%): Drain…
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Aortic arch derivatives : Mnemonic
The aortic arches or pharyngeal arch arteries are formed sequentially with the pharyngeal arches. Aortic arch Derivatives Mnemonic 1st Maxillary artery (part) 1st arch is maximal 2nd Stapedial…
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