An introduction to BUN and creatinine lab values that includes what they are, what they mean and how they change. In addition, you learn how BUN to creatinine ratio (BUN:Cr) can help in the determination of prerenal, intrarenal or postrenal dis
A brief summary of the heart murmurs associated with left-sided valvular disease which includes mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, mitral valve prolapse, aortic stenosis and aortic regurgitation.
An introduction to heart sounds and the pathophysiology behind them! This episode serves as a foundation to understanding the heart murmurs that will be covered in future episodes.
An informative rundown of Staphylococcus aureus that includes its morphology, virulence factors, and some of the more prominent types of infections that it is causes.
This is the first of a two part series covering the pathogenic Clostridium species of bacteria. In this episode we will cover the causative agents of botulism and tetanus. Enjoy!