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- S5 - Episode 13 - Tetralogy of Fallot - Boot Scootin' Baby
Tetralogy of Fallot may sound complicated, but once you understand the anatomy, the physiology starts to fall into place. In this episode, we break down the four features of TOF, why these babies can turn blue, what a “Tet spell” actually means, and the clinical clues you need to recognise it. This episode is perfect for medical students and doctors wanting to get their heads around one of the classic cyanotic congenital heart lesions.
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Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.31 min - S5 - Ep 12 - Transposition of the Great Arteries - Going Around the Twist
What happens when the great arteries decide to swap places? In this high-yield episode, Nim unpacks transposition of the great arteries from the anatomy and parallel circulation to the clinical presentation, the importance of mixing, acute management and definitive repair. A must-listen for medical students and junior doctors who want to make sense of this potentially critically unwell newborn without getting their wires crossed!
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Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.31 min - S5 - Episode 11 - Aortic Stenosis and Bicuspid Aortic Valve - BAV to Basics
In this high-yield episode, Nim breaks down bicuspid aortic valve and aortic stenosis from the anatomy and physiology to clinical presentation, investigation, natural history and management. After listening to this one, you will be able to recognise the important clues and know what actually matters on the ward and in exams!
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Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.25 min - S5 - Episode 10 - Coarctation of the Aorta - We Aorta Get Going
Welcome to the Coarctation Station! This high-yield episode takes you through coarctation of the aorta, from anatomy and epidemiology to physiology, presentation, diagnosis and management. Learn the classic clues, understand what’s happening haemodynamically, and avoid missing this important congenital heart lesion.
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Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.28 min - S5 - Episode 9 - Ventricular Septal Defects - Holey Moley
Holey moley! 🫀 Ventricular septal defects are common, but how well do you really know the ins and outs? In this high-yield episode, Nim covers types of VSDs, epidemiology, physiology, clinical presentation, and management. After listening you will be able to confidently recognise and understand this common congenital heart lesion.
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Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.23 min - S5 - Episode 8 - Atrial Septal Defects - Another Hole in the Wall
Ever wondered how a tiny hole in the heart can cause such a problem for the patient? In this episode, we are learning about Atrial Septal Defects (ASDs), tracing that left-to-right shunt, and giving you the hole picture on the clinical presentation and management. After listening to this episode, you will certainly be able to impress your consultant in clinic and on rounds!
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Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.27 min - S5 - Episode 7 - Innocent vs Pathological Murmurs - Murmur on the Dance Floor
That murmur you just heard, was it a harmless flow murmur or a sign of significant heart disease? Not sure, well you're in luck because in this episode we tackle one of the most common (and sometimes anxiety-inducing!) findings on an exam: a heart murmur.
Listen on as Nim break's down the clues that help distinguish innocent from pathological murmurs, with practical pearls you'll actually use on the wards and in clinic.
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Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.28 min - S5 - Episode 6 - Types Congenital Heart Defects - For Shunts and Giggles
This episode untangles the wild world of congenital heart defects — from cyanotic to acyanotic and everything in between. We’ll break down how to categorise, conceptualise, and actually remember these lesions!
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Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.22 min - S5 - Episode 5 - Congenital Heart Defects - Baby I'm Born This Way
Join us as we explore congenital heart defects, the world’s most common birth condition. In this episode, we unpack the epidemiology of CHD and then dive into how we detect CHD, from prenatal ultrasounds to newborn screening, and beyond.
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Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.17 min - S5 - Episode 4 - The HEADSS Screen - [Guest: Dr Lloyd Snook]
Nim chats with Dr Lloyd Snook (Paediatric Advanced Trainee passionate about adolescent and young adult medicine) about what the HEADSS screen. They cover what the HEADSS assessment involves, why it matters, and practical tips for building rapport, asking sensitive questions, and making these conversations feel natural in everyday paediatric practice.
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Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.33 min
About Spoonful of Medicine
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Spoonful of Medicine is a Paediatric Medical Podcast created by Dr Nim Aithal (General Paediatric and Paediatric Cardiology Advanced Trainee). It aims to help you improve your paediatric knowledge…
one spoonful at a time! With fortnightly episodes, and occasional mini-sodes, you'll be able to build your knowledge and feel more comfortable working with the little humans we care for.
Find us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine
Contact us at [email protected].
Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.
Spoonful of Medicine Podcast © 2022 by Nimisha Aithal is licensed under Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/
Find us on Instagram @spoonful.of.medicine
Contact us at [email protected].
Note: Information is for medical education; Not clinical advice. Check your local guidelines for specific clinical advice and recommendations.
Spoonful of Medicine Podcast © 2022 by Nimisha Aithal is licensed under Attribution-Non Commercial-No Derivatives 4.0 International. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/