Topics for Cardiology (Elective)
Find educational topics for Cardiology (Elective) aligned with the Zambian tertiary curriculum.
Cardiology: Cardiac Arrhythmia Mechanisms
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Covers basic electrophysiology: automaticity, re-entry, and triggered activity in common arrhythmias. Important for understanding antiarrhythmic drug classes.
Cardiology: Cardiomyopathies Overview
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Covers dilated, hypertrophic, restrictive, and arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathies. Includes genetics, clinical features, and management. Important for cardiology and internal medicine.
Cardiology: Pulmonary Hypertension
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Covers classification, diagnosis (echo, RHC), and management of pulmonary arterial hypertension and secondary causes. Important for cardiology and pulmonology.
Cardiology: Cardiac Biomarkers in Acute Coronary Syndromes
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Covers troponin (hs-Tn), CK-MB, and myoglobin: interpretation, kinetics, and utility in diagnosing MI. Essential for emergency and cardiology.
Cardiology: Cardiac Resynchronization Therapy (CRT)
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Covers indications, device function, and patient selection for CRT in heart failure with dyssynchrony. Important for advanced heart failure management.
Cardiology: Management of Syncope
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Covers classification (reflex, cardiac, orthostatic), risk stratification, and diagnostic testing (tilt table, loop recorder) for syncope.