Complete Heart Block
This webinar with Charlie Bloe, Lead Nurse for Cardiology – CCU, Raigmore Hospital, will cover the causes and symptoms of complete heart block, how to recognise it on an ECG […]
Women and MI
Charlie Bloe is a highly experienced cardiac nurse, based at Raigmore Hospital in Inverness. He is the Lead Nurse for Cardiology for NHS Highland. Charlie manages all cardiac services including […]
Diagnosis and Classification of Myocardial Infarction
So, what is a heart attack? Over the years, several different definitions of Myocardial Infarction have been used, leading to controversy and confusion. The never-ending jargon of STEMI and non-STEMI, […]
Diagnosis and classification of Myocardial Infarction
So, what is a heart attack? Over the years, several different definitions of Myocardial Infarction have been used, leading to controversy and confusion. The never-ending jargon of STEMI and non-STEMI, […]
Occlusive MI (OMI) ECG patterns without ST elevation.
Around 1 in 4 patients with an acutely occluded coronary artery will not present with the classical ST elevation changes (STEMI), usually seen. Rather, their ECG will display an Occlusive […]
The ECG in acute coronary syndrome
Acute myocardial infarction occurs when there is acute occlusion of a coronary artery by thrombus, usually at the site of a ruptured atheromatous plaque. This webinar will help you recognize […]
Recognizing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and embolic stroke risk assessment
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) is the commonest cardiac arrhythmia and is particularly prevalent in the elderly population. It carries a five-fold increased risk of embolic stroke. This webinar will help you […]
The normal 12-led ECG
An ECG (electrocardiogram) is a recording of the electrical activity within the heart muscle. It is the most commonly performed cardiac test. Practice in 12-lead ECG recording varies across the Health […]
The Heart of The Matter – The normal 12-lead ECG
An ECG (electrocardiogram) is a recording of the electrical activity within the heart muscle. It is the most commonly performed cardiac test. Practice in 12-lead ECG recording varies across the Health […]
The Heart of the Matter – Recognizing Atrial Fibrillation (AF) from an ECG.
AF is the commonest cardiac arrhythmia. It increases the risk of embolic stroke five-fold. Opportunistic diagnosis and confirmation of the arrhythmia through ECG recording is therefore an important skill for […]