I'm some sort of case study at my local medical school. Would that affect my application if I apply there?
So, I was told that my brother and I are "famous" among students at my local med school because of our having hypertrophic cardiomyopathy and being treated there our whole lives. I honestly don't know what that means, but I do feel a little embarrassed knowing that people other than my doctor are aware of me not taking care of myself. Though my primary concern is whether or not that would affect my applying there. It is my first choice since I'm trying to stay close to my widowed mother. (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - September 28, 2020 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: RichardHurtingOW Tags: Pre-Medical - MD Source Type: forums
Q. why sprironolactone not given in HCM?
Q.Why spironolactone is not given in Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy while other diuretics can help? (Source: Student Doctor Network)
Source: Student Doctor Network - August 27, 2016 Category: Universities & Medical Training Authors: sgsh Source Type: forums
Clinical question of the week: HCM part 1
A 35 year old patient presented to the emergency department complaining of one episode of syncope while walking. He does not remember details of the episode, but he mentioned full recovery only a couple of minutes after the event.
He reported no known diseases, no smoking, drinking or drug use. His family history included an older brother who died suddenly while sleeping at age 38.
On physical examination the heart rate was 66 bpm, BP was 140/92 mmHg, respiratory rate 14, temperature 36.2oC. SatO2:97%.
Lungs were clear.
Heart auscultation a systolic murmur (++/4) was noted on the left sternal border.
The ECG show...
Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology - July 27, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: MBittencourt Source Type: forums
Clinical question of the week: HCM part 2
Which of the following criteria below does not indicate increase risk of sudden death in patients with hypertrophic cardiomyopathy (HCM)? (Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology)
Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology - July 27, 2015 Category: Cardiology Authors: MBittencourt Source Type: forums
Adult Cardiac Surgery
In our adult cardiac surgery unit, coronary by-pass procedures and surgeries, both classical and minimally invasive, to repair and replace valves and treat aortic aneurisms and rhythm irregularities are performed. In addition, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, pulmonary thromboembolism (pulmonary thromboenatherectomy) and aortic diseases are areas in which are department specializes._______________Cardiac Doctor Turkey (Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology)
Source: Doc2Doc BMJ Cardiology - February 27, 2013 Category: Cardiology Authors: Gretchen Hill Source Type: forums
