Monday, October 16, 2017

Metabolic Syndrome (Insulin Resistance Syndrome)

A collection of three or more of the following conditions is called metabolic syndrome. It indicates an increased risk of cardiovascular events and diabetes.

Increase waist circumference
Increased glucose
Pre-hypertension
Increased triglycerides
Decreased HDL

Friday, October 6, 2017

Arrhythmias and EKGs

Notes from Dr. Zhang's and Dr. Shlofmitz's lectures!
Thanks again to my study group for helping to get some of these concepts down!
Arrhythmias and EKGs

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

DVT, PE, and more...

Submassive PE - without systemic hypotension (>90), RV dysfunction
Massive PE - sustained systemic hypotension (<90) not due to other causes,  pulselessness, bradycardia

Special thanks to my amazing study group!

Timeline of MI

Special thanks to my amazing study group!