Episode 79: Comprehensive Guide to HIV Management During Pregnancy | Med Madness Podcast

🎓 Welcome to the Med Madness Podcast! In this episode, we dive deep into the essential topic of managing HIV during pregnancy. Learn about the importance of viral load testing, CD4 count monitoring, resistance testing, and the appropriate use of antiretroviral therapy (ART). Discover the best practices for antepartum and intrapartum care to minimize the risk of mother-to-child transmission of HIV. Stay tuned as we walk you through the entire prenatal testing process, including a real-life case study for better understanding. Don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more insightful medical content! 🎁Timestamps: 0:00 - Introduction 1:15 - Importance of HIV-1 Viral Load Testing 3:00 - CD4 Cell Count Monitoring 4:30 - Resistance Testing 6:00 - Initiation and Continuation of ART 7:45 - Avoidance of Amniocentesis 8:30 - Intrapartum Care: Procedures to Avoid 10:00 - Delivery Methods Based on Viral Load 12:15 - Real-Life Case Study 15:30 - Conclusion 🎁In this USMLE Step 2 Podcast - 21-Day Course series, we cover high-yield topics essential for excelling in your USMLE Step 2 exam. Each episode is designed to provide concise, yet comprehensive coverage of key medical concepts, clinical scenarios, and evidence-based treatments. 🎁Day 3 Topics Covered: Cardiovascular drugs part I Cardiovascular drug part II Acute pericarditis Cardiac tamponade Constrictive pericarditis Dilated cardiomyopathy Hypertrophic cardiomyopathy Aortic stenosis Aortic regurgitation Infective endocarditis Mitral regurgitation Mitral stenosis Mitral valve prolapse 📚 FREE TRIAL DOWNLOAD HERE: All Day 1 Medicine Resources: Access quizzes, articles, and flashcards here. https://drive.google.com/drive/folder... 🔔 Subscribe and Stay Updated: Subscribe to our channel and hit the notification bell to stay updated on new episodes. Don't forget to like, comment, and share this video with your fellow medical students. 🌐 Connect with Us: Website: www.medmadness.co (Coming Soon) Email: [email protected] 🌐Follow Us on Social Media: Reddit:   / medmadnessofficial   Facebook:   / medmadness   Instagram:   / medmadness_off   Twitter:   / medmadness_off   LinkedIn:   / medmadness   Telegram Group: https://t.me/+nXBvPTVX-S4wY2Y1 💬 Feedback: We value your feedback! Let us know your thoughts and suggestions in the comments below or reach out to us directly. 📢 Hashtags: #HIVManagement #PregnancyCare #MedMadnessPodcast #HIV #AntiretroviralTherapy #MedicalPodcast #PregnancyHealth #MotherToChildTransmission #USMLEStep2 #MedicalEducation