Mnemonics

Mnemonics for Genetic Causes of Deep Venous Thrombosis(DVT)

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Remember the genetic causes of deep venous thrombosis(DVT) using the simple mnemonic ALASCA. ALASCA Antithrombin III Leiden (Factor V) APC (Activated Protein C) S-protein deficiency C-protein deficiency Antiphospholipid antibody Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonics for Differential …

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Mnemonic for Causes of Pulmonary Fibrosis

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Remember the causes of Pulmonary Fibrosis using the mnemonic SCAR. Do note that the individual causes for upper lobe and lower lobe pulmonary fibrosis are different. SCAR Upper lobe: Silicosis/ Sarcoidosis Coal worker pneumonconiosis Ankylosing spondylitis Radiation Lower lobe: Systemic sclerosis Cryptogenic fibrosing alveolitis Asbetosis Rheumatoid arthritis Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic …

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Mnemonics for Indications for surgery in Endocarditis

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Remember the indications for surgery in endocarditis using the mnemonic PUS RIVER. PUS RIVER Prosthetic valve endocarditis (most cases) Uncontrolled infection Supporative local complications with conduction abnormalities Resection of mycotic aneurysm Ineffective antimicrobial therapy (eg Vs fungi) Valvular damage (significant) Embolization (repeated systemic) Refractory congestive heart failure Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic …

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Mnemonic for Side Effects of Tricyclic Antidepressants

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Remember the side effects of TCAs – Tricyclic antidepressants using the mnemonic TCA. Thrombocytopenia Cardiac (arrhythmia, MI, stroke) Anticholinergic (tachycardia, urinary retention, etc) Seizures *TCA: Tricyclic antidipressents Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Competitive, Non-competitive and Uncompetitive Inhibitors …

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Mnemonics for Clinical Features of Fabry’s disease

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Remember the clinical features of Fabry’s disease using the mnemonic FABRY’S. FABRY’S Foam cells in glomeruli/ Febrile episodes Alpha galactosidase A deficiency/ Angiokeratomas Burning pain in extremities/ Boys/ BUN increased in serum Renal failure YX phenotype (male, X linked recessive) Sphingolipidoses Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know …

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Mnemonic for Causes Of Hemorrhagic Effusion

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Remember the causes of Hemorrhagic Effusion using the mnemonic 4T : Tumor, Tuberculosis, Trauma, Thrombosis. Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonic for Cullen’s Sign & Grey-Turner’s Sign in Pancreatitis Mnemonic for HLA B27 associated diseases Mnemonics for …

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Mnemonic for Secondary Causes of Hypertension

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Remember the Secondary Causes of Hypertension using the mnemonic RENALS. Renal → glomerulonephritis, renal artery stenosis) Endocrine → Cushing’s disease, Conn’s syndrome, pheochromocytoma, acromegaly, corticosteroids, oral contraceptive pill) Neurogenic → raised intracranial pressure Aortic coarctation Little people → pregnancy-induced hypertension) Stress → trauma, white coat hypertension Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for …

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Mnemonics for Clinical Manifestations of Lead Poisoning

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Remember the Clinical Manifestations of Lead Poisoning using the two mnemonics CRACK and ABCDEFG. CRACK CNS (headache, memory loss, personality changes, encephalopathy) Reproductive (abortion, stillbirth) Anemia (microcytic) Colic (“lead colic” abdominal pain) Kidney (proximal tubular damage, interstitial fibrosis) ABCDEFG Anemia Basophilic stippling Colicky pain Diarrhea Encephalopathy Foot drop Gum (lead line) Hope that mnemonic helped. …

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Mnemonics for Differential Diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Remember the differential diagnosis of Generalized Anxiety Disorder using the mnemonic WATCHERS. WATCHERS Worry Anxiety Tension in muscles Concentration difficulty Hyperarousal (or irritability) Energy loss Restlessness Sleep disturbance Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonic for Causes of …

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Mnemonics for Differential Diagnosis of Dry mouth

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Remember the causes of dry mouth using the mnemonic DRI. DRI Drugs/ Dehydration Renal failure/ Radiotherapy Immunological (Sjogren’s)/ Intense emotions Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics Mnemonics- Depressed ST-segment causes Mnemonic for Drugs causing Pseudotumor Cerebri Mnemonic for …

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