Thorax

CHEST X-RAY (CXR)

Topics CXR PA / AP views CXR: ABCDE The Cardio-Thoracic Ratio (CTR)  greater than 1:2 (50%) is considered abnormal. The carina represents the inferior termination of the trachea into the right and left main bronchi. Chilaiditi PTx 3 treatments – Venflon, Seldinger, Surgical Hemothorax, Pleural Effusion, Empyema NG Tube/Ryles Tube – Position, Indications, Tests Media Normal

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Lungs

Topics Regions Organs Diseases Diagnosis: Symptoms/Signs/Tests Management Notes   Media Images Videos References Reference

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DVT & PE

Meanings – DVT/PE Tests – Homan’s, dDimer, CTPA Prophylaxis – TEDS, LMWH Treatment – LMWH etc A common and potentially life-threatening condition that can be seen in vascular surgery is the formation of blood clots in the veins called a deep venous thrombosis or DVT. DVT occurs when blood clots form in the deep veins,

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ACS

Blood Supply Heart What are the different coronary arteries? The 2 main coronary arteries are the left main and right coronary arteries. Left main coronary artery (LMCA). The left main coronary artery supplies blood to the left side of the heart muscle (the left ventricle and left atrium). The left main coronary divides into branches:The left

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Heart

Topics Main Vessels Chambers Valves Blood Supply to heart Notes Systole occurs when the heart contracts to pump blood out, and diastole occurs when the heart relaxes after contraction. Why is LAD the most important artery? It provides about half of the arterial supply to the left ventricle and is thus considered the most important

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