How to document an ECG in the notes
This guide provides a structured approach to documenting ECGs in a patient's notes, with included examples.
Syncope – causes and history taking
An overview of the various causes of syncope, with advice on how to narrow your differential diagnosis by asking the right questions when taking a history.
Chest pain history
A comprehensive guide to taking a chest pain history in an OSCE setting.
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)
Chest pain is one of the commonest presenting complaints encountered and the diagnosis of an 'acute coronary syndrome' is frequently suspected. ACS encompasses a variety of diagnoses and we will examine each on...
Cardiac pathology quiz
Want to put your knowledge of cardiac pathology to the test? Give this quiz a try!
Pacemakers – a beginners guide
Our geeky cardiologist Dr Jackson explains pacemakers, including their history, the various types and how each of these work in practice.
Narrow complex tachycardia
Everyone loves the term 'Supraventricular tachycardia', but do they actually understand it? Interventional Cardiologist Dr Jackson throws out the misconceptions and explains all.
How to record an ECG – OSCE Guide
A step by step guide to recording an ECG in an OSCE setting.
Blood pressure measurement – OSCE Guide
A step by step guide explaining how to perform blood pressure measurement in an OSCE setting, with an included video demonstration.
A man with chest pain
A patient presents to you with chest pain and it's your job to work through the clinical case scenario to reach a diagnosis!
What is Cardiac Axis?
Comprehensive medical revision notes answering the question "What is cardiac axis?"