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Armando posted a new video. 3 years ago
Mitral Valve ProlapseMitral valve prolapse is described as bulging of one or more of the mitral leaflets into the left atrium in systoleIt is said to be the MOST common valvular abnormality and often benign. 5% of the population…
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Armando posted a new video. 6 years ago
Leflunomide (DMARD) pharmacology - mechanism of action, adverse effects and cholestyramineLeflunomide is an immunosuppressant used to treat RA and psoriatic arthritis and Multiple sclerosis. Leflunomide is a prodrug that is rapidly and almost completely metabolized following oral administration to…
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Armando posted a new video. 6 years ago
Calcineurin Inhibitors (Tacrolimus and Cyclosporine) IL2 - Mechanism of action, adverse effectsCalcineurin inhibitors such as tacrolimus and cyclosporine are immunosuppressants. They are used mainly to prevent organ transplant rejection in combination with mycophenolate and steroids as well used in…
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Armando posted a new video. 5 years ago
Hemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis – pathophysiology and causesHemophagocytic lymphohistiocytosis (HLH) explained: learn causes, signs, tests, and life-saving treatments. This video breaks down HLH, a hyperinflammatory syndrome where overactive macrophages and cytotoxic…
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Armando posted a new video. 4 years ago
Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome - pathophysiology, signs and symptoms and treatmentLearn about Lambert-Eaton Myasthenic Syndrome (LEMS), a rare autoimmune disorder affecting neuromuscular transmission due to impaired calcium channel function. This video explains its pathophysiology,…
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Armando posted a new video. 6 years ago
**COVID-19** a visual summary of the new coronavirus pandemicGet a clear visual summary of COVID-19, covering how the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads, infects cells, and affects the respiratory system. This video explains the timeline of infection, pathophysiology including…
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Armando posted a new video. 6 years ago
AVRNT (atrioventricular re-entry tachycardia) - causes, pathophysiology, treatmentDiscover atrioventricular re-entry tachycardia (AVRNT), a common type of supraventricular tachycardia caused by abnormal electrical conduction within or near the AV node. This video explains its causes,…
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Armando posted a new video. 3 years ago
Heart failure with reduced vs preserved ejection fraction – Pathophysiology and treatmentHeart failure explained: learn the causes, symptoms, tests, and treatments for heart failure with reduced and preserved ejection fraction. This video breaks down cardiac output, preload, afterload,…
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Armando posted a new video. 5 years ago
Achalasia (esophageal) - signs and symptoms, pathophysiology, investigations and treatmentAchalasia is a rare disorder that results from progressive destruction of ganglion cells in the myenteric plexus of the oesophageal wall. The destruction of these cells leads to the inability of the…
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Armando posted a new video. 6 years ago
Myocarditis - causes, pathophysiology, investigation and treatmentMyocarditis is inflammation of the cardiac muscle usually following an infection, trauma or ischaemic event to the heart. It is also associated with rheumatological diseases such as SLE. Myocarditis can be…
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