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Core Clinical Competencies

A few selected procedural skills videos - 


Ultrasound guided Lung Biopsy - 45 F - Lung biopsy in patient suspected with Bronchoalveolar carcinoma - by Dr. Aditya Samitinjay - YouTube


Ultrasound Guided Pericardiocentesis - 35yr M - Pericardial Tap by Dr. Aditya Samitinjay - YouTube

35yr M - Pericardial Tap by Dr. Aditya Samitinjay - Part 1 - YouTube


Ultrasound Guided Pericardiocentesis - Pericardiocentesis in a 56/F with severe anaemia with pericardial effusion by Dr.Aditya Samitinjay - YouTube


Clinical Discussions and Presentations - A few selected videos are shared in the playlist below - 


Demonstration of Interesting Clinical Signs and a few learning points on Echocardiography



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