The Cardiovascular System: An Overview

An introduction and broad overview of the cardiovascular system, including anatomy of the heart and blood vessels, the cardiac cycle, and cardiac histology. This is starting at the basics to bring all viewers up to the same starting point before doing deep dives on future topics.

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[StrongMed]

The tentative list of video topics:

Overview of the CV system (i.e. this video)
The Cardiac Action Potential
Excitation-Contraction Coupling
Cardiac Mechanics (preload, afterload, contractility, ejection fraction)
The Cardiac Cycle and PV Loops (including cardiac work)
Hemodynamics
Viscosity and Turbulence
Arterial Blood Pressure
Nervous System Regulation of the Cardiovascular System
Hormonal Regulation of the Cardiovascular System
Integration of CV Regulation (i.e. complete description of what your CV system does during exercise, dehydration, septic shock, weightlessness, etc...)
Vascular Biology
Coronary Circulation
The Microcirculation and Lymphatics
Cardiac Embryology

If this is successful, the following stage would be to intersperse path and pharm topics into the playlist (e.g. pathophysiology of heart failure following cardiac mechanics, atherosclerosis following vascular biology, etc...), with the eventual goal of replicating the content of a medical school CV organ block.

Let me know what you think!

[hubertchristopher]

I teach anatomy and physiology to high school students. Much of what Dr. Strong covers in his videos is beyond the scope of my course. However, his videos represent the epitome of what educational YouTube videos should look like. There is no "flash" or "bang" to distract the viewer, just high-quality graphics accompanied by his clear and concise instruction. He is clearly a person who is committed to education. Thank you, Dr. Strong for your efforts, and keep up the good work.

[rickshay]

if this dude gave my lectures in med school i might have actually entered residency with some practical knowledge..

[dithishetty]

Thank you so much, definitely helping in my recertification exams as I have forgotten the basics in the past 20 years while pursuing another specialty, feel like an excited med school student while watching these videos, you definitely are one of the best teachers I have come across

[OwenMcKinley]

This is literal gold! Thank you so much; I'm really enjoying your cardiovascular content!

[sunving]

This is a fantastic lecture of this topic. I found myself revisit this lecture again and may be again. This lecture is unrivaled. I thank you Dr Strong very much.

[komalshah]

What an outstanding lecture! I salute your parents and teachers for producing such an knowledgeable person.

[JaehoonWrestling]

Dr. Strong!! Very precise and clear presentation!!! Ty so much for your time making this incredible lecture possible. 😊

[musiqal]

Seriously, I should have had YOU as a teacher in medical school. This video really drops. Exceptionally well done.

[pauljonelouns]

I'm not a leg man, compliments from me are as rare as water in the Gobie Desert, IN youtube chanel is one of the most profound medical contributions for learning I've come across, ...for studying, this is my 2021 highlight, to say Way an understatement.
Paul

[AnTzWiF]

I'm taking an EKG class and I have to remember all the names, locations, functions and this has diffently helped me understand it more. Thank you.

[sunving]

Thank you very much Dr Eric Strong, especially to review this, I am looking forward to watch this series of you. I pretty know EKG from your EKG series, you are great teacher/instructor indeed.

[hazel-aly]

thank you i see many lectures but litterly no one can be explain like, you explain very well and everything keep in mind
its good to being with your lecture. you are fully capable to apperciate

[juliahart]

Studying for the HESI, wish me luck!!! Thank you for the best information given in the shortest amount of time!

[altyuu]

Thank you so much. I have a test tomorrow and this video completely saved my life.

[roland.j.ruttledge]

Much appreciation for all your videos, many thanks.

[KalpPatel]

Amazing explanations, particularly the cardiac cycle

[kapteklanning]

I highly appreciate this series Eric!! Keep up the good work!

[mariaurbann]

wow this helped me out massively!! i found it hard to understand my teacher when she was explaining the cardiovascular system and never had a clue what she was on about, until i found this video 2 weeks before my a level exam, which is on the 25th of may 2023! thank you so much for making videos like these, will be returning for more :)))

[elumarymampilly]

Wonderful video.. very clear concepts. Thanks a lot Dr. Eric