CORONARY ARTERIES

From: Ascending aorta To: Myocardium  Right coronary artery . Originates from the anterior (new nomenclature: right) aortic sinus. It passe...

DISEASES WITH THEIR ENZYME DEFICIENCIES

Criggler-Najjar - UDP-glucuronyl transferase Von-Gierke’s - Glucose -6- phosphatase Pompe’s - Acid maltase( Acid α glucosidase) Mc Ardle’s -...

Important presentation about Thalassemia (Microcytic Anemia)

Definition: hereditary underproduction of either the alpha or beta globin chains of the hemoglobin A  resulting in a  microcytic anemia. Bet...

Most common conditions in medicine

1. Most common aortic branch involved in Takayasu arteritis : Left subclavian 2. Most common cause of respiratory distress in newborn : Tran...

Conditions affecting Shoulder (Impingement syndrome)

Impingement syndrome Painful condition of the rotator cuff due to impingement  Repetitive compression or rubbing of tendons supraspinatus un...

Legg Calve Perthes Disease

Definition.   It is degenerative disease of the hip joint, where growth/loss of bone mass that leads to some degree of collapse of the hip j...

Endocrine diseases list

Pituitary Hypofunction Disorders of the thyroid gland Thyroid neoplasms Disorder of calcium and phosphate regulation Endocrine pancreas Diso...

Chest radiograph of different conditions

• Pink Puffer – Pa02 70 – 75  – Mild C02 retention 40 – 50 torr • Blue Bloater – Pa02 < 70  – Mod – Severe C02 retention – Polycythemia ...