Acromegaly -- Diagnosis, Treatment & Exam Pearls

Iron Deficiency Anemia

The world's most common anaemia — labs, causes, and the test that nails the diagnosis. A rapid, high-yield review of iron deficiency anemia for medical students and exam candidates. In this episode: • Microcytic hypochromic — low MCV, low MCH • Low ferritin — most specific test • High TIBC — body hungry for iron • Koilonychia — spoon-shaped nails • GI blood loss — most common in adults Exam pearl: Low ferritin = most specific test ⏱ 3:12 · Quick Medical Review — study smart, not hard. More episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview [https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview] Covers high-yield hematology & oncology for USMLE Step 2 CK, MRCP, PLAB and SMLE. Educational revision only — not medical advice.

Cardiac Output & Hemodynamics

Everything that drives the heart's output — and the formula every exam loves. A rapid, high-yield review of cardiac output & hemodynamics for medical students and exam candidates. In this episode: • CO = HR × SV → foundation of hemodynamics • Fick principle → oxygen consumption • MAP = CO × TPR • Preload = stretch · Afterload = resistance • Pulse pressure = systolic − diastolic Exam pearl: CO = HR × SV — know what raises / lowers each ⏱ 3:21 · Quick Medical Review — study smart, not hard. More episodes: https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview [https://www.youtube.com/@quickmedicalreview] Covers high-yield cardiovascular for USMLE Step 2 CK, MRCP, PLAB and SMLE. Educational revision only — not medical advice.

Tetralogy of Fallot: Complete Review for Medical Exams

In this episode of Quick Medical Review, we break down Tetralogy of Fallot — the most common cyanotic congenital heart defect. We cover the four components, Tet spells management, the boot-shaped heart, squatting physiology, surgical repair, and Blalock-Taussig shunt. Essential for USMLE, MRCP, PLAB, and SMLE. Keywords: tetralogy of Fallot, congenital heart disease, Tet spells, cyanotic, boot-shaped heart, paediatric cardiology Follow us on social media for updates and more content: Twitter: https://x.com/QuickMedReviews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickmedicalreview/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090453442399 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quickmedicalreview/ Thread: https://www.threads.net/@quickmedicalreview TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickmedicalreview

Pneumothorax

In this episode of Quick Medical Review, we break down Pneumothorax — from primary spontaneous to tension pneumothorax. We cover types, clinical features, BTS management guidelines, needle aspiration vs chest drain, the triangle of safety, and emergency management of tension pneumothorax. Essential for USMLE, MRCP, PLAB, and SMLE. Keywords: pneumothorax, tension pneumothorax, chest drain, needle decompression, BTS guidelines, respiratory emergency Follow us on social media for updates and more content: Twitter: https://x.com/QuickMedReviews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickmedicalreview/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090453442399 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quickmedicalreview/ Thread: https://www.threads.net/@quickmedicalreview TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickmedicalreview

Breast Cancer

In this episode of Quick Medical Review, we break down Breast Cancer — the most common cancer in women. We cover risk factors, BRCA genetics, cancer types (DCIS, invasive ductal, inflammatory, Paget's), triple assessment, receptor status, surgery, hormonal therapy (tamoxifen vs aromatase inhibitors), HER2-targeted therapy, and metastatic patterns. Essential for USMLE, MRCP, PLAB, and SMLE. Keywords: breast cancer, BRCA, tamoxifen, trastuzumab, HER2, mammography, triple assessment, mastectomy Follow us on social media for updates and more content: Twitter: https://x.com/QuickMedReviews Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/quickmedicalreview/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100090453442399 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/quickmedicalreview/ Thread: https://www.threads.net/@quickmedicalreview TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@quickmedicalreview