Thyroiditis Inflammation of the thyroid Hashimoto’s thyroiditis Also known as chronic lymphocytic thyroiditis Subacute thyroiditis Also known as granulomatous thyroiditis, de Quervain’s thyroiditis and giant cell thyroiditis Thought to be caused by a virus. … [Read more...] about S2 E031 Thyroiditis and Thyroid Cancer
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S2 E30 Thyroid hyper-hypo
Disorders of the Thyroid Hormones TSH = thyroid stimulating hormone Created and secreted by the anterior pituitary T4 = thyroxine T3 = triiodothyronine Primary caused by disease in the thyroid Secondary Caused by diseases in the hypothalamus or … [Read more...] about S2 E30 Thyroid hyper-hypo
S2 E029 Arteries
Aortic Aneurysm An abnormal widening or ballooning of a section of an artery due to weakness in the wall of the blood vessel. Abdominal aortic aneurysm is the most common place. Below the renal vessels and usually involving the bifurcation. < 3cm Usually men over 70 years … [Read more...] about S2 E029 Arteries
S2 E028 Veins, Veins, Veins
="thrombophlebitis">Thrombophlebitis Phlebitis is an inflammation of vein. Thrombophlebitis is venous inflammation as a result of a blood clot The most common cause of phlebitis. Typically superficial following trauma Deep venous thrombosis (DVT) vs superficial … [Read more...] about S2 E028 Veins, Veins, Veins
S2 E027 Atherosclerosis and Dyslipidemia: A review for the PANC
Atherosclerosis Components of atherosclerosis Lipid deposition Fibrosis Calcifications Plaque in the intima of medium and large blood vessels Atherosclerosis is the number one cause of cardiac-related death and disability. Risk Factors HTN Dyslipidemia Smoking … [Read more...] about S2 E027 Atherosclerosis and Dyslipidemia: A review for the PANC
