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Mnemonics for Risk factors for Venous Thrombosis

Remember the risk factors for Venous Thrombosis using the mnemonic HAPPY NEW YEAR. Heart failure, Hormone replacement therapy, Hospitalization Antiphospholipid syndrome, Antithrombin (AT) deficiency Paroxysmal nocturnal hemoglobinuria, Polycythemia vera Pregnancy, Past Hx, Presence of a central venous catheter, Protein S&C deficiency obesity, surgery Nephrotic syndrome, Neoplasms Estrogen(OCP) Wrong gene(factor V Leiden mutation, Prothrombin G20210A mutation) …

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Mnemonic for Clinical Features of Tuberous Sclerosis

Tuberous Sclerosis is an autosomal dominant neurological disorder characterized by the grown of benign tumors in the brain and other organs. Tuberous Sclerosis is caused by mutations of tumor suppressor genes, including Hamartin (TSC1) on chromosome 9, and Tuberin (TSC2) on chromosome 16 tumor suppressor gene. These mutations cause the development of hamartomas in various organs. Clinical features include skin findings like angiofibromas, shagreen …

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Mnemonics for Pancreatic Pseudocyst – Rule of 6 for Surgical Indications in Pancreatic Pseudocyst

Remember the surgical indications in Pancreatic pseudocyst using the RULE of Six. Rule of SIX in Pseudocyst size of 6 cm or more duration 6 weeks or more wall thickness 6 mm or more Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these …

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Mnemonics for Causes of Ileus

A mnemonic for the common causes of adynamic ileus is: 5 Ps The classic “5 Ps” are: P: postoperative P: peritonitis P: potassium: low (also disturbances of other electrolytes) P: pelvic and spinal fractures P: parturition However, there are a few further Ps that can be included: P: pancreatitis P: Parkinson medication P: painkillers, e.g. opioids Another useful mnemonic to remember the causes of Ileus is GOOD …

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Budd–Chiari syndrome Triad

Budd–Chiari syndrome is a rare condition caused by occlusion of the hepatic veins that drain the liver. It presents with the classical triad of abdominal pain, ascites, and liver enlargement. The syndrome can be fulminant, acute, chronic, or asymptomatic. MORE ARTICLES SSRIS MNEMONICS Continue reading Narcolepsy Symptoms and Clinical Features Mnemonics Continue reading Differences between Locking and …

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Mnemonics for Adverse side effects of Corticosteroids

Corticosteroids are a frequently asked topic in medical exams, be it USMLE, PLAB, NEET-PG and so on. The many side effects of corticosteroids can be memorized using several easy mnemonics. We will list them all out in this post. Choose the mnemonic you find easiest. So, here we go, the first mnemonic to remember corticosteroid …

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Mnemonics to remember Clinical Features of Alcohol Withdrawal

Remember Clinical Features and Clinical presentation of of Alcohol Withdrawal using the mnemonic PAST NIGHT. Psychomotor agitation Anxiety, +Autonomic excitability Systolic hypertension Tremens delirium, Nausea and vomiting Insomnia Grand-mal seizures Hallucination/illusions, +Headache, +Hyperactive reflexes Tremor, Tachycardia Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check …

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Pencil in Cup deformity seen in Psoriatic Arthritis

High Yield One-Liner Pencil-in-cup deformity is seen iin Psoriatic Arthritis. IMAGING Explanation The appearance results from periarticular erosions and bone resorption giving the appearance of a pencil in a cup Hope that mnemonic helped. Got a better mnemonic for the same? Let us know in the comments below.Also check out these medical mnemonics SEROTONIN SYNDROME …

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Watermelon stomach in systemic sclerosis

High Yield One-Liner Watermelon stomach is seen in systemic sclerosis. Pathognomonic red vascular folds (which have been likened to stripes on a watermelon) may be seen on endoscopic evaluation. 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 Causes …

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