http://www.nursingcenter.com/pdf.asp?AID=823551
This journal article from The Nurse Practitioner aims to show the essential aspects of ECG interpretation through the use of several helpful diagrams and ECG tracings. A useful starting point for those new to ECGs.
http://www.mhprofessional.com/downloads/products/0071592830/01-jenkins_ch01_p01-026.pdf
As suggested by the title, this pdf document explains the basic concepts behind ECGs along with some of the mechanical components of cardiac function. Helpfully there is also a guide to performing and interpreting the 12 lead ECG.
A brief article on the basics of the ECG. Simple diagrams along with normal ECG tracings are included in order to provide a sense of ECG fundamentals. A useful resource for someone new to ECGs or for those looking to refresh their memory.
http://radiographics.highwire.org/content/27/6/1569.full
A detailed guide to the interpretation of cardiac CT. High-quality CT images of the heart and coronary arteries along with 3D reconstructions are available to aid learning. A comprehensive resource for someone with a particular interest in cardiac CT.
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/003869.htm
A brief and easy to read summary of transthoracic echocardiograms (TTE). Included in this is a basic description of the process involved in producing the echocardiogram along with the possible indications. This resource allows you to obtain a rudimentary understanding of TTE at a glance.
http://www.yale.edu/imaging/contents.html
This site provides a good overview of the core forms of cardiac imaging, while also detailing some of the less common types. There are several examples of interesting pathology which can be observed via the various imaging techniques, with important features clearly highlighted.
http://www.vhlab.umn.edu/atlas/echocardiography-tutorial/what-is-echocardiography.shtml
This site, developed by the University of Minnesota, provides flash based tutorials on both echocardiography and cardiac MRI. Text based versions of the tutorials are also available for quick reference. The site details most of the major anatomical structures of the heart and displays their location clearly on a 3D cardiac model.
Several sites have audio of heart sounds and murmurs so you can practice diagnosing heart problems online – generally very good and score 4-5 stars. The auscultation assistantí Dr Chris Cable, UCLA. í Simple and easy to use. Audio files of common cardiac murmurs and respiratory pathology are explained briefly in text. Heart sounds and murmursí Prof […]
These can be used to supplement the CVS videos. Examination technique, University of Washington Virtual Stethoscope, McGill University Examination of the cardiac apex beat, Mediscuss
Here are a selection of sites with cardiovascular exam illustrated by video – generally pretty good and score 3-5 stars: 1. University of Bristol, UKí Aiming at the exam scenario. í Series of short videos with interspersed questions to answer. Nice. 2. Geeky medics, UK.í By medical students for medical students. 8 minute video as one would exam […]
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