Hey there, my friends! In this lesson, we explore pericarditis and cardiac tamponade which are two distinct cardiac conditions that can affect the pericardium, the sac-like structure surrounding the heart. While both conditions involve inflammation or fluid accumulation around the heart, they differ in their etiology, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Radiology plays a pivotal role in helping patients and clinicians with diagnosing and assessing various medical conditions by utilizing advanced imaging techniques. One such diagnostic procedure is the Modified Barium Swallow Exam (MBSE) commonly used to help patients, which provides invaluable insights into the anatomy and function of the upper digestive tract. This essay delves into the anatomy, steps, diagnosis, and findings associated with the Modified Barium Swallow Exam. Stay tuned for practice questions and answers at the end!
Hey there, my friends! In this lesson, we explore heart failure, a medical condition where the heart cannot pump enough blood to meet the body’s needs. There are two types of heart failure: systolic and diastolic. Systolic heart failure is a condition where the heart muscles do not contract as forcefully as they should during each heartbeat. Diastolic heart failure is a condition where the heart muscles do not relax as they should during each heartbeat.
Hi there, my friends! In this lesson, we explore aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation as two common heart conditions that affect the aortic valve, which controls blood flow from the left ventricle to the rest of the body. While both conditions involve the aortic valve, they differ in their underlying causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis.
Primary biliary cholangitis (PBC) and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC) are two chronic liver diseases that affect the bile ducts, which are responsible for carrying bile from the liver to the small intestine. While they have some similarities, they are distinct conditions with different causes and treatments. In this quick lesson, we will review the differences and similarities of primary biliary cholangitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis (PBC) vs (PSC), including a summary table.
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