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MRCP PACES Stuff - CVS 1
I will be posting some material related to MRCP PACES on this website. This would help all those candiates who are planning to sit PACES soon. The candidates need to know this stuff before sitting the exam.
Surgical scars are very important in PACES and you are always asked to relate the scars to your presumed diagnosis.
Surgical scars related to cardiovascular system
Midline sternotomy scar
Causes
• CABG
• Open Mitral Valvotomy
• Mitral valve Replacement
• Aortic Valve Replacement
• Total correction of Fallots
• Mediatinal surgery
Left thoracotomy scar
Causes
• Closed Mitral Valvotomy
• Blalock - Taussig Shunt for Fallots
Left or right infraclavicular scar
Causes
• Permanent Pacemaker (PPM)
• Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator (AICD)
Posted by: drazeemshePosts: 13 :: 16-05-2009 :: | Reply to this Message