…pulse is weak, after previous failed attempts, or in children. A rolled towel to place under the wrist, and tape to secure the hand. Positioning:…

…and pathophysiology Lipid lowering therapy is a central component of cardiovascular prevention, particularly in patients with established atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease (ASCVD), chronic coronary syndrome (CCS)…

…3. Give oxygen in hypoxaemia. 4. Start an inhaled short acting β2 agonist immediately. 5. Add ipratropium in a severe or life threatening attack. 6…

…and most serious dosing errors arise at the dilution step, not in the choice of dose. Paediatric doses are calculated on actual body weight unless…

…administration of norepinephrine. All patients with severe acute heart failure who receive levosimendan should be monitored invasively (e.g. arterial line, PiCCO, central venous catheter…

…acquired). The VT is polymorphic with a gradual alteration in the QRS amplitude, often with twisting of the QRS complex around the isoelectric line. Most…

…Definition and pharmacological basis Ezetimibe is a non statin lipid lowering agent that inhibits the Niemann–Pick C1 like 1 (NPC1L1) transporter in the intestine…

…acquired). The VT is polymorphic with a gradual alteration in the QRS amplitude, often with twisting of the QRS complex around the isoelectric line. Most…

…including non calcified plaques that are not directly visualized by calcium scoring. In contrast, coronary CT angiography (CCTA) can characterize both calcified and non calcified…

Echocardiography Continuous Wave Doppler In continuous wave Doppler (CW Doppler), ultrasound waves are continuously emitted from the transducer and the reflections of these waves are…

In this course you will learn about cardiac physiology, anatomy and the principles of electrocardiography.

In the second part of the course you will learn all about the normal ECG, normal variants and diagnosis of pathological findings. A total of…