2. Physiology Review of the Heart’s Conduction System

Self-study learning goals Identify and describe the following: The six limb leads The six precordial leads The time lines on EKG paper A 0.04 second time interval A 0.20 second time interval The EKG baseline A positive wave A negative wave Measurement of wave amplitude Standardization of the EKG In 1913, Wilhelm Einthoven contributed significantly […]

1. Anatomy Review of the Human Heart

Self-study learning goals Define and identify the following: Pericardium Myocardium Epicardium Circulation Origin and path of the right coronary artery Origin and path of the left coronary artery Branches of the left coronary artery Blood supply to the right ventricle Blood supply to the AV node Blood supply to the septum, anterior wall, lateral walls, […]

Cellular Receptors of Relevance to Therapeutics

This table provides a summary of the various types of cellular receptors that are drug targets.Ā Ā  Classes Subclasses or families Physiological ligands Transducers, principal effects, or ions G protein-coupled receptors (GPCRs)a Adhesion Frizzled Glutamate Rhodopsin Secretin Very large number of endocrine and paracrine factors, but other types of ligands as well G proteins ā€ƒGs: Adenylyl […]

Critical analysis of a case report

In this session, we will assess a paper that is a case report on a patient with episodes of confusion and hypoglycemia. What was the diagnosis? Read the case report to find out! There will also be a short discussion on a case report and where it fits into the evidence-based pyramid. Learning Goals Learning […]

An approach to reading the literature

Learning Goals Demonstrate respectful, constructive, adaptive interactions with peers and/or facilitators, including punctual attendance, advanced preparation, professionalism, and giving and receiving feedback Formulate and critically analyze PICO questions (population/patient/problem, intervention, comparison, outcome) Describe predatory journals and explain how they can be identified Activity 1: Application of PICO The primary purpose of the PICO question is […]

Anatomy of a case report

Writing case reports: A balanced perspective As educators, we often encounter students eager to write case reports. Dr. Coidado fielded so many queries and requests for assistance that she reached out to me to help her create this resource. While I have many reservations about this effort and my own personal biases, it’s important that […]

Tachyarrhythmias and ectopy

https://youtu.be/fL5pOiHdunI In this video (scrub through the video to see chapters) 00:41 Review of basic principles 02:01 Practical arrhythmia summary 03:13 Normal HR, regular, and narrow QRS 06:18 Normal HR, irregular, and narrow QRS 09:55 Atrial flutter 12:58 Atrial fibrillation 15:23 Fast HR, regular, and narrow QRS 27:45 Fast HR, irregular, and narrow QRS 33:24 Normal HR, regular, and wide QRS 35:17 Normal HR, irregular, […]