Chapter 4: Cardiology

In this episode Dr. Ted O’Connell gives an update about the podcast and let's students know that the newest edition of the book is out and a new corresponding podcast is in development. He also announces his new project, MedPrepToGo with Dr. Raj Dasgupta. Learn more with the link ...  Show more

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Packed with so many clinically relevant points taking care of a patient with decompensated heart failure on general medicine floors!Time Stamps:03:17 What are the key initial clinical variables in evaluating heart failure admissions?10:09 What are key lab findings for patients wi ...  Show more

In this episode, Amrut Ambardekar MD and Michelle Kittleson MD discuss red flags and clinical clues when diagnosing cardiac amyloidosis. Why is it important to diagnose cardiac amyloidosis, and what are some of the symptoms and signs? What are some red-flags that should make you ...  Show more

Send us a textEven as nursing students in clinicals, we see so many patients affected by heart failure. This is definitely a biggie, and one you need to know. Today I'm breaking it down, and hitting the highlights of what you need to know as a nursing student about heart failure. ...  Show more

In the first part of the Cardiology chapter, we cover: - Heart and Blood Vessels (Including anatomy of the heart as well as anatomy of the circulatory system) - Physiology (Cardiovascular terminology and formulas) - Electrophysiology (Including cardiac myocytes, Frank-Starling cu ...  Show more