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Mnemonics Flashcards

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Cerebellar signs

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DANISH

Dysdiadochokinesia
Ataxia
Nystagmus
Intention tremor
Slurred speech - Staccato or Scanning
Hypotonia, reduced power

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Retroperitoneal Structures

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SAD PUCKER

Suprarenal (Adrenal) Glands
Aorta + IVC
Duodenum (Lower 2/3rds)

Pancreas
Ureters
Colon (Ascending + descending)
Kidneys
Esophagus
Rectum

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Pancreatitis causes

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I GET SMASHED

Idiopathic

Gallstones
Ethanol (Alcohol)
Trauma

Steroids
Mumps, Mycoplasma
Autoimmune
Scorpion bite
Hypercalcaemia, Hypertriglyceridaemia
ERCP
Drugs - Azathioprine, thiazides

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Heart Failure X-ray signs

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ABCDE

Alveolar oedema (“Batwing” appearance)
B-lines (interstitial oedema)
Cardiomegaly
Dilated upper lobe vessels
Effusion (PLEURAL)

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Osteoarthritis X-ray changes

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LOSS

Loss of joint space
Osteophytes
Subchondral sclerosis
Subchondral cysts

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Stroke risk for AF

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Congestive HF/ LV dysfunction
Hypertension
Age ≥75 [2 points]
Diabetes
Stroke/TIA/Thromboembolism [2 points]

Vascular disease (MI, PAD, aortic plaque)
Age 65-74
Sex (Female)

≥2 = Anticoagulate

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