Surviving Medicine : A Medcast

Everything about Middle Cerebral Artery Strokes, includes - Lacunar Infarct, M1 territory stroke , M2 Territory stroke.

This episode talks about the blood supply to the brain, basics of stroke & the different clinical pictures in which a patient of Posterior Circulation Stroke can present with depending upon the location of the stroke.

This episode talks about Trigeminal Nerve - its origin, parts and branches.Examination of the sensory and motor functions of CN V are also discussed. Also, Trigeminal Neuralgia is discussed in brief in this episode.

This episode talks about facial nerve, its origin, course, branches and functions. I've discussed the LMN & UMN Lesion of the Facial Nerve and thier clinical presentation.

This episode talks about the Cranial Nerves(IX,X,XI,XII), their actions and effects if they get paralyzed. Also, I've talked about Bulbar Palsy & Pseudobulbar Palsy in brief.

This episode consists of the basic facts about the pyramidal tract,what is meant by Upper Motor Neuron(UMN) and Lower Motor Neuron(LMN) Lesion. I've also discussed the differences between UMNL & LMNL

This episode includes everything about Nephrotic Syndrome and the disorders associated - Minimal Change disease, FSGS etc.

This episode talks about Glomerulonephritis and its causes.One of which is Post Streptococcal GN, which is also discussed in this episode.

This episode includes - A.Proteinuria - Types Microalbuminuria, Approach to Proteinuria, Treatment. B. Haematuria Significant haematuria, Sites of bleeding, Causes of haematuria, Differentials of Painless Haematuria.

This episode talks about the basics of Nephrology, and the Symptoms associated with Renal Disorders.I've divided the symptoms depending upon what function or Structure of the kidney is affected.

This episode talks about what Pericardial Effusion is, it's etiology, clinical presentations including Ewart's Sign, Investigations to be done and the line of treatment for the same.It also includes Cardiac tamponade and the various signs associated with it (Kussmaul's Sign etc).

This episode talks about atrial fibrillation, causes of AF, mechanism,clinical features, ECG Findings in a case of AF, complications, and treatment options.

This episode includes - What is Heart Failure, Causes of Heart Failure , Mechanism ,Symptoms ,Signs , Investigations and Treatment plans for a patient of heart failure.

Consists of etiopathogenesis of Dilated Cardiomyopathy, symptoms, signs , investigations to be done and the treatment to be given.

This episode talks about etiopathogenesis of Infective Endocarditis, modified Duke's Criteria, Symptoms and Signs of IE, Complications, Investigations and Management of the disease.

This episode talks about Aortic Regurgitation (AR) - causes, pathogenesis, symptoms, signs , Austin Flint Murmur, investigations to be done , and treatment options for AR

Includes : Mitral Regurgitation - what is it?, Etiology, Pathophysiology , Symptoms & Signs, Investigations to be done and Management options❤️

This episode talks about what is the Second Heart Sound(S2), what are the abnormalities of S2, and the concept of wide split between A2 and P2. Also, at the end of the episode, I've added the audio demonstration of the increased split during inspiration and Vice versa.

This episode talks about how does the First Heart Sound occur and what are the abnormalities of S1 & what are the causes of Soft S1 and Loud S1. I've also added a audio patch of normal S1 and S2 sounds that we would hear on auscultation in the end.

In this episode we'll be discussing about Mitral Stenosis, it's etiopathogenesis, clinical features , grading , and management. I've tried to explain it in the simplest way possible. Feel free to contact me incase you think you have any suggestions regarding the podcast.