ECG
Topics Components Changes Notes PQRST MI K Media Images Videos References Reference
Circulatory System
Arteries Lower Limb
Topics LL Notes Lower: External Iliac – Femoral – Popliteal – Anterior & Posterior Tibial Anterior tibial becomes Dorsalis Pedis The common femoral artery is the distal continuation of the external iliacartery as it passes posteriorly and inferiorly to the inguinal ligament. popliteal /pɒˈplɪtɪəl,ˌpɒplɪˈtiːəl/ adjective Anatomyadjective: popliteal relating to or situated in the
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Arteries Upper Limb
Topics UL Notes Upper: Subclavian – Axillary – Radial & Ulnar brachial/ˈbreɪkɪəl/adjective: brachial Anatomyrelating to the arm or to a structure resembling the arm.”the brachial artery” Media References Click here Click here Click here
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ThromboEmbolism
Topics Regions Organs Diseases Diagnosis: Symptoms/Signs/Tests Management Notes Clot: When a blood vessel is injured, the damaged cells in the vessel wall send out chemical signals. These signals cause clots that slow or stop bleeding. Link Blood clots are made up of little particles called platelets and a meshwork of protein strands, called fibrin. Link Thrombus: A thrombus is a blood clot
Heart Valves
Topics Valves Normal Flow Stenosis & Regurgitation Murmurs Notes Media Images Videos References Reference
Blood Tests & Phlebotomy
Topics Anatomy Modes Forms Syringes Needles Notes Procedure Cubital Fossa & Dorsum of Wrist Vein names ABC Labels & Forms Roll Bifurcation Apply pressure Blood Results Know 3 things about everything FBC, Us&Es, LFTs FBC: WCC, Hb, PlateletsUs: Ur, Cr, eGfrEs: Na, KLFTs: BAA AL Infection: WCC, CRP, ProCalcitoninAnemia: Hb, Hematocrit, MCVCoagulation: Platelets, INR, APTTr
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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,
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
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