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Function of CVS
Define the function of the cardio...,
Justify the significance of press...,
Explain the functions of elastic ...
14  cards
elastic properties of the heart
List the sequence events occurrin...,
Compare the basis of the action p...,
Why does cardiac muscle have a lo...
13  cards
ECG
0  cards
Cardiac cycle
Illustrate the sequence of change...,
Interpret a pressure volume loop,
Explain the generation of the hea...
23  cards
Regulation of stroke volume and heartrate
Explain the effects of the sympat...,
Explain the effects of the sympat...,
Explain the effects of the sympat...
11  cards
Pressure and flow in arteries and veins
Define systolic pressure diastoli...,
Explain the origin of the korotko...,
Illustrate the changes in the aor...
13  cards
exchange in and control of peripheral circulation
Identify the processes involved i...,
Explain the significance of the b...,
Explain the significance of starl...
18  cards
short term control of blood pressure
Recognise the importance of regul...,
Describe the components and funct...,
Identify other inputs to the medu...
7  cards
Long term control of blood pressure
Recognise the role of the kidneys...,
Identify the receptors involved i...,
Identify the reflex pathways invo...
14  cards
Cardiovascular drugs
Anti platelet drugs,
Beta blockers,
Beta blockers acting on beta 1 re...
23  cards
Pathophysiology of atheroma
Describe the process of atherogen...,
Know the components of atheromato...,
Understand the role of lipids in ...
15  cards
Pathology of thrombosis and embolism
Describe the process of thrombosi...,
Explain the significance of virch...,
Explain the relationship between ...
10  cards
Pathophysiology of infarction and ischaemia
Explain the relationship between ...,
Describe the consequences of isch...,
Recognise the supply and demand i...
9  cards
Stable ischemic heart disease and angina
Describe the pathophysiology of s...,
Discuss the epidemiology and risk...,
Know the clinical presentation of...
7  cards
management of acute coronary syndrome
Describe the pathophysiology of m...,
Know the epidemiology of myocardi...,
Know the clinical presentation of...
12  cards
hypertension
Understand the importance of guid...,
Discuss the stepped approach to t...,
Know the strengths and weaknesses...
7  cards
pharmacology of stable coronary disease
Benefits of beta blockers,
Mechanisms of action of calcium c...,
Name a few calcium channel blockers
21  cards
venous disease
Have a clear understanding of the...,
Recognise the difference between ...,
Be aware of the complications ass...
19  cards
stroke
Be aware of the risk factors for ...,
Describe the acute treatments for...,
Understand the primary and second...
13  cards
diseases of thoracic aorta
Describe the clinical presentatio...,
Components of root of aorta,
What is the internal structure li...
18  cards
imaging of circulatory disturbance
Be familiar with the use of contr...,
Illustrate the causation of contr...,
Illustrate the use of ct imaging ...
7  cards
peripheral artery disease
Describe the clinical presentatio...,
Describe the clinical presentatio...,
Identify the possible surgical in...
10  cards
Arhythmia
Explain 1st 2nd and 3rd degree he...,
Describe atrial fibrillation and ...,
Explain supraventricular tachycardia
15  cards
arrhythmia therapy
What is an arrhythmia,
Class i,
Most common class i drug
27  cards
Heart failure
Discuss the epidemiology of heart...,
Know the prognosis of heart failure,
Symptoms of heart failure
14  cards
clinical pharmacology of heart disease
Discuss the strengths and weaknes...,
Discuss the strengths and weaknes...,
Explain the role of renal and hep...
15  cards
pathophysiology of congestion and oedema
Explain congestive heart failure ...,
List the causes of vascular conge...,
Describe the starling forces affe...
13  cards
Valvular disease
Pathophysiology of mitral stenosis,
Clinical signs of mitral stenosis,
Clinical examination of mitral st...
15  cards
ischaemic and valvular
Describe the surgical techniques ...,
Explain the potential complicatio...,
Describe briefly the surgical pro...
9  cards
deep vein thrombosis and embolism
Describe the presentation of deep...,
Describe the investigation of dee...,
Describe the management of deep v...
6  cards
Genetics of cardiovascular disease
Downs syndrome,
Turners syndrome,
Noonans syndrome
12  cards
infective endocarditis and rheumatic heart disease
Identify the aetiology and predis...,
Describe the most common symptoms...,
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16  cards
cardiomyopathy
Dilated cardiomyopathy,
Symptoms of dilated cardiomyopathy,
Restrictive and infiltrative card...
9  cards
stages of ventricle pressure
Isometric contraction phase,
Ejection phase,
Isovolumic
4  cards

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