Picture Challenge 08
Category : Picture Challenge
This young man is a case of Mumps of Right Parotid gland where angle of the jaw is obliterated.
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MRCP(UK) Preparation course in Bangladesh
- November 27, 2015
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- November 25, 2015
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Cardiomyopathy , HOCM In MRCP Part 1
Category : Cardiomyopathy , MRCP Part 1
Introduction
Myocardium is the main functional part of the heart. Heart failure is synonymous with failure of cardiac muscle. Myocardium may be affected by disease of muscle itself ( Primary) or due to effect of other disease process ( Secondary) or by coronary artery disease. Interestingly, as cardiac muscle is anatomically related with skeletal muscle ( striated muscle) , primary disease of skeletal muscle involves cardiac muscle also.
Clinical types of Cardiomyopathy
Mainly as below:
- Dilated cardiomyopathy ( Systolic heart failure)
- Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy of multiple varieties ( Diastolic heart failure)
- Restrictive cardiomyopathy ( Diastolic heart failure)
Of them, HOCM ( Hypertrophic Obstructive Cardiomyopathy) is the most common.
Clinical Presentation
Patient presents with symptoms of dyspnoea, angina and syncope due to outflow obstruction. Moreover there would be other-
- Clinical features of Heart failure
- Clinical features of Arrhythmia
- Clinical features of primary disease / cause
Bad prognostic feature ( risk factors of sudden cardiac death) of HOCM
Exercise induced hypotension is the most important
Investigation ( ECG, Echo, Electrophysiological Study, BNP, Electrolyte etc)
- To diagnose heart failure ( eg Echo or cardiac MRI)
- To identify causes of heart failure eg IHD
- To identify complications eg renal function
- To identify prognostic factor or co morbidities
Management
- Management of heart failure
- Management of Arrhythmia ( eg ICD)
- Management of primary disease / cause
- November 14, 2015
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Picture Challenge 3
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This is Graves Disease. Examining hand (for Warm sweaty hand- Tachycardia- Tremor) gives Thyroid status.
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- November 14, 2015
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Picture Challenge 2
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Coarse face and big hands cling the diagnosis of Acromegaly. Patient was anemic with H/O per rectal bleeding possibly due to unfortunate development of colorectal cancer. For further discussion Register FREE in the FORUM
- November 14, 2015
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Picture Challenge 1
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Here is faint scar mark at the wrist for Carpal Tunnel Rele
ase operation as conservative treatment failed.
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- October 31, 2015
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Ischemic Heart Disease in MRCP Part 1
Category : Ischemic Heart Disease , MRCP Part 1
Causes :
Main cause of ischemia to heart muscle is Coronary Artery Disease ( Atherosclerotic or Non Atherosclerotic eg: cocaine abuse, Prinzmetal`s angina, Syndrome X).
Other (non coronary artery) causes are Aortic valve disease, Hypertrophic left ventricle ( eg- HOCM), Anemia etc.
Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis:
Central chest pain is the cardinal symptom but may be atypically breathless (angina equivalent in diabetes or old patient). Moreover there may be additive features of complications (Heart failure/cardiogenic shock, Myocardial rupture/left ventricular aneurysm, DVT and pulmonary embolism, Pericarditis, Dysrhythmias, Mitral regurgitation, Severe depression) of IHD or other cardiac risk factors , comorbidities.
Differential diagnosis of chest pain of IHD is challenging.
Acute MI is defined by several criteria. The commonest is an increase and then a
decrease in cardiac biomarkers (eg troponin) and either: symptoms of ischaemia OR ECG changes of new ischaemia OR development of pathological Q waves OR loss of myocardium on imaging.
Investigations:
ECG, Biomarkers, CXR, Echocardiogram, Coronary angiogram, CBC, Sugar, U/E, Lipids etc
Aims (basic principles) of Investigations in Hypertension
1) To diagnose ischemia
2) To identify causes of ischemia
3) To identify complication
4) To identify associated other cardiac risk factors or co morbidities
Management:
A) Management of Stable angina
B) Management of Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
Immediate management of ACS
Drug
PCI ( if possible)
Thrombolysis (if PCI not is possible and NO contraindication of thrombolysis )
Long term management of ACS
Management of causes of IHD
Management of complication of IHD / co morbidities
Education of the patient ( eg: driving- DVLA guideline , sexual activity etc)
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- October 18, 2015
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DOAMSmrcp Class Routine This Week (29-31 October) 2015
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Part 1 Thursday
(3:30pm- 6:30pm) 29 October
Venue: 5/Ka (Ground Floor) P C culture housing society, Ring road, Shamoly, Dhaka ( Little west from Shamoly cinema hall, Opposite Prince Bazar, Adjacent Samsung show room)
Part 1 Friday
(9am-12noon) 30 October
Venue: House – 33 (3rd Floor), Road- 4, Dhanmondi, Dhaka (Opposite Bangladesh Indian Int`l School)
Part 2 Written Examinee Friday
(2:30pm-8:30pm) 30 October
Venue: House – 33 (3rd Floor), Road- 4, Dhanmondi, Dhaka (Opposite Bangladesh Indian Int`l School)
PACES Saturday
(3:30pm- 6:30pm) 31 October
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- October 17, 2015
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Hypertension In MRCP Part 1
Category : MRCP Part 1
Clinical Presentation
Mostly asymptomatic as the majority of cases are primary hypertension. Patient with secondary hypertension presents with the clinical features of causes of hypertension. Additionally, longstanding hypertensive patient can present with complications (Target Organ Damage) of hypertension. Few patients present with occipital headache.
Aims (basic principles) of Investigations in Hypertension
1) To diagnose: ( No Investigation is required as Hypertension is diagnosed by measuring blood pressure)
2) To identify causes of secondary hypertension
3) To identify Target Organ Damage/ complication
4) To identify associated other cardiac risk factors or co morbidities
Management of Hypertension
All the categories of antihypertensive medications are NOT suitable for each patient. Choosing the appropriate antihypertensive drug depends upon following factors-
a) Age
b) Race
c) Causes ( etiology) of hypertension
d) Existing Target Organ Damage / complication
e) Associated co morbidities ( eg – pregnancy etc)
f) Adverse effect of drugs
Target Blood Pressure by Treatment
In general—- less than 140/90 mm Hg
If age more than 80 years—— less than 150/90 mm Hg
If pregnant——– less than150/100 mm Hg, but if any associated Target Organ Damage- less than 140/90 mm Hg
For further information go through NICE Guideline of Hypertension
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- October 16, 2015
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PACES course new batch from November 2015. Book Your Seat
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8 Month (Regular) course, 4 Block 2 Mock Exam, 66 Session. Every Saturday 3:30 pm – 6:30 pm, Limited 5 seat
1 Month (Short) Course, 4 Block, 1 Mock Exam, 33 Session. Sunday- Wednesday Every Week, 3:30-6:30 pm. Limited 5 seat
- July 5, 2015
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