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Chapter 1
The importance of thinking ahead
Planning ahead is crucial in cardiology lab testing. Learn about various phases of testing, avoiding collection mistakes, and applying predictive values to real-life diagnoses.
7 Lessons
25:03 min
The importance of thinking ahead intro
0:40 min
Going on a journey with your blood sample
8:15 min
Avoiding mistakes in sample collection
5:32 min
Understanding sensitivity and specificity
2:58 min
Interpreting predictive values
4:13 min
Applying predictive values to real-life diagnoses
3:25 min
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Chapter 2
Biomarkers in acute coronary syndrome
Get stuck into acute coronary syndrome lab tests. Learn about the various biomarkers, algorithms, and tools used to evaluate STEMI, non-ST-elevation ACS, and reinfarction.
11 Lessons
38:38 min
Biomarkers in acute coronary syndrome intro
0:46 min
Defining acute coronary syndrome
2:39 min
Introducing troponins
2:44 min
Exploring different troponin assays
5:59 min
Introducing other cardiac biomarkers
4:58 min
Avoiding pitfalls
3:56 min
Diagnosing non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)
5:36 min
Using diagnostic algorithms
5:03 min
Diagnosing periprocedural myocardial infarction
4:05 min
Interpreting troponin in chronic kidney disease
2:52 min
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Chapter 3
Natriuretic peptides and heart failure
Here, you’ll cover the relationship between natriuretic peptides and heart failure, how they’re used in diagnosis, and interpreting labs after neprilysin inhibitor treatment.
7 Lessons
28:06 min
Natriuretic peptides and heart failure intro
0:57 min
Learning how heart failure develops
6:31 min
Getting to know natriuretic peptides
5:16 min
Diagnosing heart failure with natriuretic peptides
7:25 min
Interpreting labs after neprilysin inhibitor treatment
4:11 min
Avoiding pitfalls
3:46 min
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Chapter 4
Labs in dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease
Learn about the role of lipids in atherosclerosis, lab markers used to assess cardiovascular risk, and differentiating between primary and secondary causes of dyslipidemia.
9 Lessons
36:27 min
Labs in dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease intro
0:48 min
Exploring lipoprotein metabolism
7:59 min
Screening for dyslipidemia
4:30 min
Grasping the role of lipids in atherosclerosis
4:32 min
Assessing lipids in cardiovascular patients
4:07 min
Discovering additional lipid markers
4:50 min
Thinking about differentials
5:30 min
Changing diet and lifestyle
4:11 min
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Chapter 5
Lab markers in pulmonary embolism
Catch your breath as you finish the course with pulmonary embolism testing. Learn about D-dimer testing, tools, and prognostic markers used in the diagnosis of pulmonary embolism.
8 Lessons
22:55 min
Lab markers in pulmonary embolism intro
0:47 min
Reviewing pulmonary embolism
3:22 min
Understanding D-dimer testing
4:05 min
Getting to know the diagnostic tools
4:16 min
Diagnosing pulmonary embolism
4:48 min
Guiding therapy using lab markers
5:01 min
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