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Random USMLE Facts volume 10-1
Random USMLE Facts volume 10-1:
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What is a cause of sudden cardiac death in the general population?
Ischemic heart disease.
What is a cause of sudden cardiac death in the younger population?
Congenital anomalies, mitral valve prolapse.
Wallenberg Syndrome:
ABOVE: what is Wallenberg syndrome?
Lateral medullary syndrome (Wallenberg syndrome) is caused by posterior inferior cerebellar (PICA) occlusion. Some findings include: vertigo, nystagmus, nausea, vomiting, ipsilateral cerebellar signs, dysphagia, dysphonia, loss of pain and temperature in ipsilateral face and contralateral body, and Horner syndrome.
What are some findings in atrial myxoma?
Syncope, "plopping" sound during mid-systole, mitral valve obstruction. Histological examination reveals scattered mesenchymal cells in a myxoid background.
NOTE: a PSA level of over 10 implies prostatic carcinoma.
Tuberculosis most likely spreads to which back muscle and causes what?
Tuberculosis spreads to the psoas major and produces a psoas abscess; this muscle is involved in back flexion.
What does citrate do to phosphofructokinase 1?
In cytosol, citrate acts as a negative allosteric regulator of phosphofructokinase 1, the enzyme that catalizes the committed step of glycolysis.
What complications does maternal type 1 diabetes produce in the neonate?
Transposition of the great vessels, i.e., failure of the AP septum to twist.
What may be a cause of nephrotic syndrome in individuals with diabetes mellitus?
Ovoid hyaline masses in the periphery of the glomerulus.
What happens during calcification of the aortic valve?
A systolic murmur may be heard due to aortic stenosis. It should be noted that aortic stenosis causes increased afterload, hypertrophy, and dilation of the left ventricle.
What is the function of C3b and IgG?
Opsonization.
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Additional Readings:
Random USMLE Facts
1. Random USMLE Facts volume 1-1
2. Random USMLE Facts volume 2-1
3. Random USMLE Facts volume 3-1
4. Random USMLE Facts volume 4-1
5. Random USMLE Facts volume 5-1
6. Random USMLE Facts volume 6-1
7. Random USMLE Facts volume 7-1
8. Random USMLE Facts volume 8-1
9. Random USMLE Facts volume 9-1
10. Random USMLE Facts volume 10-1
11. Random USMLE Facts volume 11-1
12. Random USMLE Facts volume 12-1
General and Systemic Examinations
1. General Examination for Internal Medicine
2. Jugular Venous Distention Workup
3. ER Chest Pain Workup
4. Format for Patient Presentation
5. Pulmonary Examination for Internal Medicine
6. Cardiac Examination for Internal Medicine
7. Abdominal Examination for Internal Medicine
8. Cranial Nerve Reflexes
9. Motor System Examination
10. Random Sensory System Facts
11. Random Stroke Facts
Medical Files & Presentations
1. USMLE Flashcards [Size: 1.9 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
2. Otitis Media in Children [Size: 5.4 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
3. Irritable Bowel Syndrome [Size: 170 kB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
4. Acid-Base Disturbance: Acidotic or Alkalotic? [Size: 427 kB; Format: PDF]
5. Thrombocytopenia [Size: 2.42 MB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
6. Are Face Transplants Ethical? [Size: 70.2 kB; Format: MS Powerpoint]
USMLE Step 2 CS Videos
1. Video of Cardiology Examination in a Clinical Setting
2. Video of Neurology Examination in a Clinical Setting
3. Video of Pulmonology Examination in a Clinical Setting
4. Video of Musculoskeletal Examination in a Clinical Setting
5. Video of Abdominal Examination in a Clinical Setting
6. Video of HEENT Examination in a Clinical Setting
7. Video and Description of Rinne Hearing Test
8. Video and Description of Weber Hearing Test
USMLE Laboratory (lab) Values
1. USMLE Blood Lab Values
2. USMLE Cerebrospinal Lab Values
3. USMLE Hematologic Lab Values
4. USMLE Sweat and Urine Lab Values
Medical Images
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