ECG in Hyperkalemia

Among the various electrolyte abnormalities, hyperkalemia, hypokalemia, hypercalcemia, and hypocalcemia are the only disorders that can cause reliable diagnostic changes in the electrocardiogram (ECG). These ECG changes can be recognized well before the results of the laboratory tests become available. The severity of these electrolyte abnormalities usually parallels the changes in the ECG. A simple … Read more

Supraventricular Tachycardia

Supraventricular Tachycardia Introduction Tachycardia refers to a heart rate >100 beats per minute (bpm). The tachycardia may be supraventricular or ventricular depending on the origin of the arrhythmia. Supraventricular Tachycardia (SVT): If the tachycardia originates above the bifurcation of the bundle of His, usually in the atria or atrioventricular (AV) junction, the tachycardia is supraventricular. … Read more

Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB)

Right Bundle Branch Block (RBBB)

Right Bundle Branch Block or RBBB 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.

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 … Read more

Junior Resident Doctor Salary in India

Junior Resident Doctor Salary depends on a number of factors. Yes, Junior resident Doctor Salary 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 examination and are ready … Read more

Basic Principles of Arrhythmogenesis

Arrhythmogenesis means genesis of abnormal rhythm of the heart i.e, arrhythmias. 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 Arrhythmogenesis Determination of Heart Rate If RR interval or PP interval is less than three large squares, then the … Read more

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 … Read more