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The Rx Bricks podcast from USMLE-Rx is designed to help you master medical school. Each episode is an audio version of one of our revolutionary Rx Bricks, which are short, high-yield, interactive learning modules. Each week, we present a new audiobrick based on an important basic science topic (e.g., pressure-volume loops) or clinical concept (e.g., ischemic heart disease). Learn more at www.usmle-rx.com Language: en-us Genres: Education, Health & Fitness, Medicine Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Essentials – Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis
Wednesday, 5 August, 2026
Gallstones are hardened deposits that form when substances such as cholesterol or unconjugated bilirubin become overly concentrated in bile. They vary greatly in size and often cause no symptoms, but stones that leave the gallbladder can obstruct the biliary tract and cause inflammation or infection. After listening to this AudioBrick, you should be able to: Compare cholelithiasis, choledocholithiasis, cholecystitis, and cholangitis. Describe how cholesterol and pigment gallstones form. Identify the major risk factors, clinical course, and complications of gallstones. Distinguish acute from chronic cholecystitis. Describe the treatment of gallstones and acute cholecystitis. Explore the original Cholelithiasis and Cholecystitis brick from our Gastrointestinal collection. Access more than 230 Rx Bricks for free: https://usmle-rx.com/free-bricks/ Learn more about Rx Bricks: https://usmle-rx.com/products/rx-bricks/ — Enjoyed the episode? Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts to help more medical students discover the show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-rx-bricks-podcast/id1530646481 Follow USMLE-Rx: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/usmlerx Blog: https://usmle-rx.com/blog-posts/ X: https://x.com/usmle_rx Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/usmle_rx_/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/USMLERX
