Overview:

This engaging online tutorial offers an introduction to cardiology, designed for students or professionals seeking a foundational understanding of the cardiovascular system. Participants will explore key topics that bridge basic anatomy, physiology, and clinical applications, with a focus on interactive learning.

Topics Covered:

• Basic anatomy and physiology of the heart, including chambers, valves, and blood flow.
• The cardiac cycle: systole and diastole, heart sounds, and murmurs.
• Electrical conduction system: cardiac action potentials, pacemaker cells, and myocytes.
• Analysis of Wigger’s diagrams and pressure-volume loops.
• Introduction to ECG: understanding normal versus abnormal readings.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamental structure and function of the heart.
• Gain insights into normal and abnormal heart sounds and their clinical significance.
• Analyze cardiac pressure-volume relationships and their physiological importance.
• Develop the ability to interpret basic ECG findings and their relevance to cardiac health.