Pro-PA Podcast

In this episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, Professor G covers the most common form of arthritis—Osteoarthritis. From pathophysiology and clinical presentation to diagnosis and treatment pearls, this high-yield review will prepare you to crush PANCE questions and recognize the hallmarks of this degenerative joint disease. Includes board-style practice questions and real-world clinical tips.

🔊 Don’t forget: slow and steady joint wear leads to high-yield PANCE prep!

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In this episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, Professor G reviews high-yield metabolic bone diseases—osteoporosis and osteomalacia—as outlined in the PANCE blueprint. Learn how to recognize risk factors, interpret DEXA scan results, and compare key differences in clinical presentation and treatment. We’ll save Rickets for its own deep dive in the next episode!

🔊 Strengthen your PANCE prep with these foundational bone topics.

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In this episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, Professor G dives into Calcium Pyrophosphate Deposition Disease (CPPD), better known as Pseudogout. Learn how to distinguish it from gout, identify those positively birefringent rhomboid-shaped crystals, and review the high-yield diagnosis and treatment pearls you’ll need for the PANCE and clinical rotations. Two practice questions included!

🔊 Keep building your MSK mastery—one episode at a time.

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In this high-yield episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, Professor G breaks down everything you need to know about Gout (Monosodium Urate Crystal Deposition Disease) for the PANCE and clinical practice—from pathophysiology to diagnosis, treatment, and those famous needle-shaped, negatively birefringent crystals. Includes key clinical pearls and practice questions to sharpen your recall.

🔊 Tune in and take your MSK knowledge to the next level.

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In this high-yield episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, we break down Heart Failure into what matters most for practicing PAs and PA students. We cover the difference between HFrEF and HFpEF, who it affects, how it presents, diagnosis pearls, when to order that BNP, management,  and clinical pearls. Whether you're prepping for your EOR, PANCE, or sharpening your clinical knowledge, this episode brings you the essentials.

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Learn how to identify and differentiate the four major types of shock—hypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, and distributive—in this high-yield episode. We break down the clues, clinical presentation, and key management steps to keep your approach sharp and practical. Perfect for PANCE prep, clinical rotations and clinical practice.

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Pulmonic valve disorders may not be the most common valvular diseases, but they are still important for clinicians to recognize. In this episode, we cover the essentials of pulmonic stenosis and regurgitation, including clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management. Tune in for key takeaways that will help you in primary care and PANCE prep!

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In this episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, we’re tackling tricuspid valve disorders—tricuspid stenosis and tricuspid regurgitation. While less common than left-sided valve disease, these conditions still have important implications. We’ll break down their causes, clinical presentations, diagnosis, and management. Plus, we’ll cover key clinical pearls and challenge you with case-based questions to test your knowledge. Don’t miss this essential discussion for your PANCE prep and clinical practice!

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In this episode of the Pro-PA Podcast, we dive into mitral stenosis, mitral regurgitation, and mitral valve prolapse—covering pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, and management. Learn how to recognize these valvular conditions in clinic and prepare for the PANCE!

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In this episode, we cover Aortic Stenosis and Aortic Regurgitation—two critical valvular diseases that clinicians should recognize. Learn about the key clinical signs, diagnosis, management, and prevention strategies. Perfect for PANCE prep and clinical practice!

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