The heart is central to the body’s circulatory system, pumping blood to provide oxygen and nutrients while removing waste. This course focuses on the heart’s anatomy and physiology, emphasizing its electrical system. It is essential for those in cardiology, emergency medicine, or any area requiring comprehensive knowledge of the heart.

In this course you will gain understanding of:

The Overview of Coronary Anatomy:

• Explore the heart’s structure, including chambers, valves, and major blood vessels.
• Examine coronary arteries and veins to understand the heart’s blood supply.
• Investigate how the heart’s anatomy adapts to different metabolic demands.

Heart Physiology:

• Break down the cardiac cycle into diastole and systole phases.
• Discuss mechanisms that regulate blood flow and prevent backflow within the heart.

The Electrical System of the Heart:

• Introduce cardiac electrophysiology: the generation and propagation of electrical impulses.
• Study the components of the heart’s electrical system: the sinoatrial node, atrioventricular node, and His-Purkinje system.
• Basics of Electrocardiogram (ECG): Learn to interpret ECG readings to identify heart rhythms.