Topics FBC U&Es LFTs Other tests Notes FBC: WCC, Hb, Platelets Infection: WCC, CRP, ProCalcitonin WCC 4-11 Lower/Higher = inflammation. Very low/very high ~ Malignancy Anemia: Hb, Hematocrit, MCV Coagulation: Platelets, INR, APTTr U&Es Us: Ur, Cr, eGfr Es: Na, K LFTs: Bil ALT ALP Amylase Lipase BAA AL BAA AL (First 3 GB; Last 2 […]
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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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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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
Topics Valves Normal Flow Stenosis & Regurgitation Murmurs Notes Media Images Videos References Reference
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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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,
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