Clinical Correlations

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Atherosclerosis: Understanding the Pathophysiology

Cardiology 4 min read

By Zachary Henig

Peer Reviewed

Atherosclerosis is the primary risk factor for cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of mortality worldwide. To understand the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, we turn to advances made in molecular biology. Understanding the …

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The Rise and Fall of “MONA BASH”

Class Act 6 min read

By Galen Hu

Peer Reviewed

It seemed like everyone I spoke to about heart attacks during my clinical year of medical school had a different opinion on the famous mnemonic “MONA BASH”:

 

Morphine

Oxygen

Nitrates

Aspirin/Anti-platelet

Beta-blocker

Angiotensin-converting enzyme inhibitor/Angiotensin receptor blocker

Statin

Heparin

Having …

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