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There are two cardiac valves on the left side (aortic and mitral) and two on the right side (pulmonary and tricuspid)
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This session is about the pathophysiology of acute coronary syndromes, defining acute myocardial infarction and recognising the various presentations and clinical features associated with acute coronary syndromes.
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The spontaneous presentation of phaeochromocytoma is normally between the age of 40 and 50 years, however the hereditary forms often present in younger individuals, including children.
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Pulmonary hypertension (PH) is an elevation in pulmonary vascular pressure that can be caused by an isolated increase in pulmonary arterial pressure.
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For hypercalcaemia to develop, the normal calcium regulation system must be overwhelmed by an excess of PTH, calcitriol, some other serum factor that can mimic these hormones, or a huge calcium load.
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This learning module covers the basics of what an LVAD is, the common complications an emergency medical team may have to deal with, and the management of a collapsed LVAD patient.
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Implantable devices in Cardiology is a term covering a variety of diagnostic and therapeutic modalities.
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Patients who present with CPO have a poor long term outcome but their short term mortality can be improved by early correct management.
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This document covers FAST, Assessment of the Abdominal Aorta and IVC, Vascular Access and Echocardiography in Life Support.
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Myocarditis is an acute infectious or immunologically mediated syndrome causing inflammation of the heart muscle.
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This session deals with the assessment and management of bradycardias in the ED.
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Chest pain is caused by a spectrum of pathology ranging from the innocent to the extremely serious.