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This course on the cardiac cycle, systole, and diastole in cardiology aims to teach the following:
Learning Outcomes and Goals:
- Understand the events in the left side of the heart during the cardiac cycle
- Identify the different phases of the cardiac cycle, including ventricular contraction, isovolumetric relaxation, and ventricular filling
- Interpret heart sounds in various phases of the cardiac cycle
- Analyze the graphical representation of the cardiac cycle and volume changes
- Discuss the duration of systole and diastole
- Gain insights into ECG readings related to the cardiac cycle
Skills or Tools Taught:
- Cardiac cycle definition
- Left atrium and ventricular contraction
- First and second heart sounds
- Atrial contraction and relaxation phases
- Interpretation of ECG readings
Teaching Method:
The course utilizes a detailed breakdown of the cardiac cycle, including video lectures with English subtitles, graphical representations, and a Q&A session to enhance understanding.
Intended Audience:
This course is designed for medical students, healthcare professionals, and individuals interested in cardiology and understanding the functioning of the human heart.
