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Certificate course in Cardiovascular Physiology
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Certificate course in Cardiovascular Physiology

Cardiovascular Physiology Unlocked: From Heart Function to Vascular Dynamics
Created byMed School Simplified Medical Courses
Last updated 12/2024
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What you'll learn

  • Understand cardiovascular physiology, including heart functions, blood flow, and cardiac cycles.
  • Analyze the mechanisms of blood pressure regulation and vascular resistance.
  • Explore the role of baroreceptors and reflexes in cardiovascular homeostasis.
  • Apply concepts of cardiac output, stroke volume, and heart rate in clinical scenarios.

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Course content

1 section • 14 lectures • 4h 45m total length

  • Action Potential & Heart Blocks35:13

    Trace the heart's action potential pathway from SA node to Purkinje fibers, reveal the AV delay and PR interval, and explain first to third degree heart blocks.

  • Antiarrhythmic Drugs18:03

    Learn the Vaughan Williams classification of antiarrhythmic drugs, from class one sodium channel blockers to class four calcium channel blockers, with notes on QT prolongation and torsade de pointes.

  • Ventricular Myocyte action potential9:20

    Explore the ventricular myocyte action potential: phase 0 depolarization from -90 mv via sodium influx, phases 1–3 including plateau with calcium influx, and endocardial-to-epicardial activation.

  • Action potential of SA Node20:17

    Describe how the SA node, the heart's pacemaker, undergoes self-depolarization via funny current and leaky sodium and L-type calcium channels, shaping its pacemaker potential and autonomic control.

  • Cardiac cycle42:22

    Learn the cardiac cycle's systolic and diastolic phases, including isovolumetric contraction, rapid and slow ejection, protodiastole, isovolumetric relaxation, rapid filling, diastasis, and atrial contraction with key heart sounds.

  • Cardiac reflexes8:54

    Explain how Cushing's, Bainbridge, Bezold-Jarisch, and oculocardiac reflexes regulate heart rate via intracranial pressure, venous return, chemical triggers, and eyeball compression, mainly through vagal and sympathetic pathways.

  • Cardiac Cycle42:22

    Master the cardiac cycle’s systole and diastole, including isovolumetric contraction, rapid and slow ejection, diastasis, and atrial contraction, with associated S1, S2, S3, S4 sounds.

  • Central venous pressure9:48

    Learn that central venous pressure equals right atrial pressure and rises with right-sided heart failure, tamponade, constrictive pericarditis, and tricuspid stenosis and regurgitation, and falls with hypovolemia or vasodilation.

  • Hemodynamics11:26

    Learn how laminar blood flow dominates in vessels, governed by Reynolds number; Poisson formula links flow to pressure difference, radius, length, and viscosity, with anemia causing turbulence and hyperdynamic circulation.

  • Jugular venous pressure21:44

    Explore jugular venous pressure waves A, C, X, V, Y and how atrial and ventricular activity shapes right atrial pressure, with abnormalities like cannon A waves and prominent X descent.

  • Kussmaul's sign4:57

    Understand how Kussmaul sign shows a failed decrease in jugular venous pressure during inspiration, signaling right ventricular dysfunction in constrictive pericarditis, restrictive cardiomyopathy, massive pulmonary embolism, or right ventricular infarction.

  • Left Ventricular Pressure - Volume Loop19:55

    Explore the left ventricular pressure-volume loop, detailing filling, contraction, ejection, relaxation, end-diastolic and end-systolic volumes, stroke volume, and differences in aortic stenosis and regurgitation.

  • Pre Load & After Load17:25

    Preload equals end diastolic volume and rises with venous return. Afterload is the aortic pressure set by peripheral vascular resistance in arterioles.

  • Vascular Physiology23:14

    Explore vascular physiology focusing on the aorta's windkessel elastic recoil, arterial and capillary dynamics, starling forces, lymphatics, and venous capacitance.

Requirements

  • There are no strict prerequisites for taking this course, making it accessible to a wide range of learners. While a basic understanding of human biology or physiology would be helpful, it is not mandatory. The course is designed to be beginner-friendly, and no prior experience or specialized tools are required. All you need is a passion for learning about cardiovascular physiology and an interest in how the heart and circulatory system function. Whether you’re a student preparing for exams or simply curious about the cardiovascular system, this course is open to all.

Description

This course is specifically designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of cardiovascular physiology, catering to MBBS students, as well as learners from all branches of paramedical courses such as nursing, physiotherapy, and allied health sciences. The curriculum offers an in-depth exploration of key cardiovascular concepts, making it an ideal resource for those aiming to master the intricacies of heart and blood vessel function.

Students will begin with a solid foundation, learning about the structure of the heart, including its chambers, valves, and major blood vessels, as well as the function of cardiac muscle. We then dive into the regulation of cardiac output, covering critical factors such as heart rate, stroke volume, preload, afterload, and myocardial contractility. You’ll also explore the autonomic nervous system’s role in cardiovascular control, with detailed coverage of the baroreceptor reflex and the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system.

The course further includes insights into blood pressure regulation, vascular resistance, and the physiology of circulation. Advanced topics, such as the cardiac cycle, ECG interpretation, and the cardiovascular system’s adaptation during exercise or in pathological states like heart failure and hypertension, will also be explored.

Designed to be both accessible and thorough, this course is suitable for MBBS students preparing for exams, including NEET PG and USMLE, as well as paramedical students seeking to enhance their understanding of cardiovascular physiology. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with both theoretical knowledge and practical skills, allowing them to confidently apply their learning in clinical settings.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is ideal for medical students, healthcare professionals, and biology enthusiasts who are eager to deepen their understanding of cardiovascular physiology. It is particularly valuable for those preparing for medical exams such as NEET PG, USMLE, or other medical board certifications. Additionally, individuals in allied health fields or those with an interest in human physiology will find the course beneficial for expanding their knowledge. Whether you are starting your medical journey or looking to strengthen your expertise, this course is tailored to suit both beginners and intermediate learners.

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