RCEM curriculum course
Cardiology
16 lessonsAbout this course
Cardiology is one of the core areas in the MRCEM SBA exam, reflecting its significance in emergency practice.
From interpreting ECGs and managing acute coronary syndromes to recognising life-threatening arrhythmias, cardiac emergencies demand swift, confident decision-making.
A firm grasp of cardiology ensures safe, effective management of some of the most critical presentations seen in the Emergency Department.
Course Curriculum: Cardiology
- Acute coronary syndrome (ACS)
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiac failure
- Cardiac tamponade
- Congenital heart diseases
- Aortic dissection
- Diseases of the myocardium
- Hypertensive emergencies
- Pacemaker function and failure
- Pericardial disease
- Sudden cardiac death
- Valvular heart disease
- Chest pain
- Breathlessness
- Palpitations
- Transient loss of consciousness