How to Crack NEET PG in 6 Months?
How to Crack NEET PG in 6 Months?
Stethoscope | Which One To Buy?
Stethoscope | Which One To Buy?
Healthy Food For Hostel Students | 8 Healthy Options
What are the options for Healthy Food For Hostel Students? Hostel life is a life that you get if you are very fortunate. Because you get a chance to move out of your home and comfort zone to get to know the world and experience the people outside. Not everyone gets to experience this beautiful …
Why is Porn so Addictive?
The Science Behind Porn Addiction- Why is Porn so addictive? While it is still debated by researchers and specialists if pornography abuse can be classified as an addiction, what is known is that the abuse of pornography can lead to negative health outcomes and can be behaviorally addictive. What makes porn so addictive? Why is …
Junior Resident Doctor Salary in India
Salary of a Junior resident Doctor depends on a number of factors. Yes, Salary of a Junior resident Doctor depends on a number of factors. A lot of individuals who pass MBBS and complete their internship often tend to know Junior Resident Doctor Salary. This is even more apparent when they clear their NEET PG …
Basic Principles of Arrhythmogenesis
Arrhythmias means irregular heart beat. Atrial Fibrillation, Atrial flutter, Some pacemaker requiring abnormal ventricular rhythms are some of the examples of arrhythmias. Basic Principles of Arrhythmias Determination of Heart Rate If RR interval or PP interval is less than three large squares, then the rate is over 100 per minute and connotes a tachycardia. If …
ECG in Right Ventricular Hypertrophy
Electrocardiographic Features of Right Ventricular Hypertrophy (RVH) Right Ventricular Hypertrophy results in the generation of increased QRS forces that are basically directed anteriorly and to the right. Features of ECG in Right Ventricular Hypertrophy will be covered in this article. ECG in Right Ventricular Hypertrophy may indicate involvement one or more of three major regions- …
ECG in Coronary Artery Disease
Coronary Artery Disease is the most common acquired disease of modern era. Depending on the severity of ischaemia, it can present as- Chronic Stable Angina Chronic Unstable Angina Vasospastic Angina Myocardial Infarction ECG is an important, easily available and reliable tool for diagnosing and planning treatment of a patient with CAD. However, clinical judgement other …
Next Exam Pattern
Next Exam Pattern NEXT exam pattern can be understood from the folllowing reading- NEXT will comprise of two parts: Theory (NEXT-1) and practical (NEXT-2). Theory questions will be multiple choice questions (MCQs). NEXT-1 will be conducted after final year MBBS, before internship. After passing NEXT-1 students will start internship. Those who manage to pass theory (i.e. NEXT-1) will …
Basic Principles of ECG
Basic Principles of ECG- P Wave Basic principles of ECG are very important to learn in order to begin reading ECG. No matter how complicated or tough an ECG is, most difficult ECGs can be cracked if one understands the basic principles of ECG. P Wave Overview The P wave is the first positive deflection …
Career options after MBBS | NEET PG, Course or Job.
MBBS :- Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery, a degree of 5.5 years duration. There are a lot of career options after MBBS and a proper knowledge of all the options available to a MBBS doctor will help him guide through his/her post graduate life and reduce confusion associated with the dilemma associated with …
General Physician | Role and Functions
Overview of a General Physician General Physician is a doctor who does not specialize in a specific branch of medicine and deals with all types of non-surgical illnesses and treats them. Most of the illnesses are treated by a General Physician only without the aid of a specialist like Cardiologist or Neurologist. A doctor is …
National Exit Test (NEXT) ; Latest Update
National Exit Test or NEXT is a qualifying and licentiate exam for MBBS students to practice Medicine across India. Understanding the National Medical Commission: In August 2019, Lok Sabha passed the National Medical Commission Bill 2019, which states that MBBS Graduates in India will be required to sit for a national-level exit exam called National …
Echocardiography training for Physicians | 5 Programs
Echocardiography training for Physicians in India Are you a Physician? Need Echocardiography Training? You are at right place to GO. Echocardiography training for Physicians in India is given by many Institutes. Here, I have compiled a list of top Institutes providing Echocardiography training in India.Echocardiography training for Physicians Who can do Echocardiography in India? Here …
Sinus Rhythms
Sinus Rhythms may manifest in the following forms:- Normal Sinus Rhythm Sinus arrhythmia Sinus tachycardia Sinus bradycardia Normal Sinus Rhythm Normal sinus rhythm is reflected by the inscription of normal P waves at a rate which ranges between 60 and 100 per minute in the adult. A normal P wave is positive in leads I …
Best Pens for Doctors in India
Best Pens for Doctors Power of a doctor flows through the Nib of his/her pen. A good doctor can use any pen and write the best prescription but, a great doctor will write best prescription with the Best Pen in the world for Doctors. Here is a list of Best Pens for Doctors in India …
How to Crack NEET PG in First Attempt
How to Crack NEET PG in first attempt What is expected from you in the exam? A candidate should be able to answer basic concepts of MBBS right from First year through the Internship, Emergency scenarios and some complex questions from different subjects. The important topics remain more or less the same over coming years. …
NEET PG Strategy for Scoring High
NEET PG Strategy for Scoring High What is expected from you in the exam? A candidate should be able to answer basic concepts of MBBS right from First year through the Internship, Emergency scenarios and some complex questions from different subjects. The important topics remain more or less the same over coming years. Introspect yourself …
Prepladder vs Marrow
Prepladder vs Marrow :- Which is better? Pepladder or Marrow. both are leading online platforms for NEET PG coaching. Both the platforms despite sharing online mode of coaching are quite a lot different when given a closer look. Let’s see how are they different and which one suits your needs better. Marrow:- Marrow is very …
How to Prepare for NEET PG | 2021
If you are a student of MBBS and you want to know How to prepare for NEET PG to pursue higher medical education i.e, MD or MS , you must first understand the NEET PG exam and must know the syllabus and also should know the examining body i.eb NBE and how it selects the …
NEET PG preparation, DAMS vs DBMCI, Which is best?
DAMS and DBMCI are two leading coaching institutes for NEET PG entrance exam. First of all, I am not a representative of any institute and is this post is not a marketing post for any institute. I believe myself to be an authentic writer/advisor for this question because I have attended the classes of both …
What is NEET PG ?
What is NEET PG ? NEET-PG stands for National Eligibility cum Entrance Test and is required for admission to postgraduate medical courses across various colleges in India. The NEET-PG is a computer-based test, administered online in January of every year by the National Board of Examinations (NBE). Eligibility Criteria for Taking the NEET-PG You need …
When to start NEET PG preparation? What is the Right Time for preparing for NEET PG?
When to start NEET PG preparation? What is the Right Time for preparing for NEET PG?The answer to this question is very subjective as the question itself is very vague and one answer cannot be applied to all the students. So, answer to this question has more than one dimension and no set of rules …
Resources for Medical Students
Resources for Medical Students For medical students, there are a plenty of resources for the purpose of studies, speaking generally. A medical student must not confuse himself/herself regarding which source to follow for the purpose of studies, self improvement, diet and stress management etc. Being in a medical school, one has a large variety of …
Top 10 Online ECG learning Courses
Following is a list of top 10 online ECG learning courses I have researched the internet as well as used my own experience to make a list of top 10 online ECG learning courses. Medmastery- First amongst the top 10 online ECG learning courses Medmastery is pretty impressive. The learning platform has accrued a bunch …
Left Bundle Branch Block (LBBB)
LBBB ECG :- Left Bundle Branch Block or LBBB is the result of a delay or interruption of conduction within the left bundle branch. In complete LBBB, the duration of QRS is >120ms and in incomplete LBBB it is between 100 and 120 ms. Complete LBBB ECG features :- Prolonged QRS duration >120ms and may …
Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB)
Right Bundle Branch Block is a delay or block of conduction within the right bundle branch. In complete RBBB, the duration of QRS is >120ms and in incomplete RBBB it is between 100 and 120ms. Complete RBBB: The ECG Criteria is as follows:- QRS duration >120ms rsR pattern in lead V1 with R’ >r Slurred …
Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome (WPW) – The Great Mimicker
The Wolff-Parkinson-White syndrome is an electrocardiographic syndrome which is the expression of an anomalous atrioventricular conduction pathway, congenital in origin. This pathway forms a bypass which enables the supraventricular impulse to bypass the AV node, bundle of His and distal conducting system, and so activate or pre-excite the ventricles. The anomalous bypass is also known …
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy (HCM)
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy is a hereditary disorder that is typically inherited in an autosomal dominant fashion with variable penetrance and expressivity. The hallmark of the disorder is myocardial hypertrophy that is inappropriate, often asymmetrical, and occurs in the absence of an obvious inciting hypertrophy stimulus. This hypertrophy can occur in any region of the left or …
Cardiac Channelopathies
Ion channels are pore forming proteins that provide pathways for the controlled movement of ions into and out of cells. Diseases caused by mutations in genes that encode ion channel subunits or regulatory proteins are reffered to as channelopathies. Arrhythmogenesis in channelopathies: The heterogeneity in expression of ion channels results in spatial and temporal heterogeneity …
Electrical Alternans
Electrical Alternans is an electrocardiographic manifestation in which there is alternation in the amplitude of the QRS complex, the T wave alone, OR Both QRS and T wave. It often accompanies fast rates and then has no prognostic significance. When found with slow rates, it connotes organic heart disease with an adverse prognosis. Electrical Alternans …
Hypothermia and Therapeutically Induced Mild Hypothermia
Hypothermia ECG manifestations of Hypothermia are:- Development of J wave :- J wave or Junctional wave or Osborne wave is a hump-like deflection which occurs at the junction of the distal limb of the QRS complex with the ST segment. The amplitude of this deflection is proportional to the degree of hypothermia. It is consistently …
ECG in various Drug and Electrolyte Effects
Digitalis Effect ECG in digitalis is manifested as:- Straight downwards slope with a sharp terminal rise like mirror image of a check or correction mark. This does not coonote toxicity and is seen in digitalis therapeutic doses. However, if the beginning of ST segment with the inverse check mark configuration is already depressed below the …
Emphysema : Chronic Obstructive Airway Disease
The ECG manifestations in a patient of COPD:- Decreaesd magnitude of the electrocardiographic deflections The frontal plane P, QRS and T wave axes are all commonly directed to +90 degree P pulmonale :- best seen in inferior leads and is the expression of right atrial enlargement Right Axis Deviation (RAD) Left Axis Deviation (LAD) may …
ECG in Acute Pulmonary Embolism
Massive and Acute Pulmonary Embolism results in acute dilatation of the right atrium and ventricle, followed by reflex vasoconstriction of the pulmonary arterioles due to mediators such as serotonin and catecholamines that are released in response to the decreased perfusion of the lungs.
ECG in Mitral Valve Prolapse (MVP)
MVP refers to a systolic billowing of one or both mitral leaflets into left atrium with or without mitral regurgitation. The prevalence of this entity is 1% to 2.5% in the population The disease can be primary or secondary in occurence. The primarry MVP syndrome is autosomal inherited while the secondary causes may be due …
ECG in Systemic Hypertension
Systemic Hypertension may manifest electrocardiographically in the following manner:- Electrocardiographic signs of left venticular hypertrophy due to systolic overload Electrocardiographic signs of left atrial abnormality Left Axis Deviation because of chronic systemic hypertension ECG features of Left Ventricular Hypertrophy There are deep S waves in the right oriented leads Tall R waves in the left …
ECG in Heart Failure
Cardiac failure is not a disease but a manifestation of underlying disease of the heart or the circulatory system. Common causes of heart failure are coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathies, valvular heart disease and hypertensive heart disease. A normal ECG is very unlikely in a patient of left ventricular dysfunction and hyas a negative predictive value …
ECG in Myocarditis
Myocarditis is an under-recognised cardiac disease which can present from asymptomatic form to acute pump failure with gross ECG changes Myocarditis causes a diffuse, but patchy involvement of myocardium including atrium, ventricles and the conducting system. ECG Presentation of Mocarditis:- 1. Abnormalities of QRS complex Increase in QRS duration Bizzare intaventricular conduction defects Pathological Q …
ECG in Pericarditis
Inflammation of the pericardium occurs due to various causes and characteristically presents with chest pain. ECG in pericarditis is further discussed under following headings :- Acute Pericarditis Chronic pericarditis with Pericardial Effusion Cardiac Tamponade Constrictive Pericarditis Acute Pericarditis Acute pericarditis is caused due to autoimmune, infective or idiopathic reasons, most common being the idiopathic. Most …
ECG Axis Interpretation
ECG Axis Interpretation Axis interpretation using the schematic illustration demonstrates the relationship between QRS axis and the frontal leads of the ECG. Normal Axis = QRS axis between -30° and +90°.Left Axis Deviation = QRS axis less than -30°.Right Axis Deviation = QRS axis greater than +90°.Extreme Axis Deviation = QRS axis between -90° and …