Basic Cardiac Anatomy and Physiology by N. Braudis, A. Olszewski | OPENPediatrics

Learn about normal cardiac anatomy, basic components of an ECG, and how to interpret cardiac saturations and intra-atrial pressures.

Direct links to chapters:
0:29 Chapter 1: Normal Cardiac Anatomy
1:43 Chapter 2: Cardiac Valves
2:23 Chapter 3: Coronary Arteries
3:16 Chapter 4: Coronary Veins
3:40 Chapter 5: Cardiac Conduction System
4:23 Chapter 6: Electrocardiogram
5:29 Chapter 7: Intracardiac Pressures

Initial publication: August 26, 2013.
Last reviewed: October 25, 2019.
Revised video publication: November 7, 2019.


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[MaladaptiveCat]

Crazy how this 6 min video covers 1/15th of my whole anatomy and physiology II class, and in a better, more clear way. Thank you very much!

[shirinsaharan]

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[bts_ikon]

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[mirzaadnanbaig]

Ma Sha Allah explanation ...covered a lot of topics in a short span of time

[suncoastgirl]

This was a great presentation of how the heart and its components function. If you are an anatomy teacher, you should include this in your curriculum.

[omoalashabi]

This is the best A&P video, so amazing how you cover so much in just 6 minutes. I’m really grateful, thank so much.

[fatimaalshamsi]

Amazing! this short video has explained a whole chapter! Thanks.

[Mona-fdkf]

I really appreciate your presentation. It is clear, precise and quick. I don't have weeks to learn the basic anatomy and physiology of the heart. This basic overview is perfect! Thank you again.

[fm]

THE How this 6 m got me to absorb the concept more than my 80 slides lecture

[Kuranae]

absolutely basic and fantastic. Just the perfect amount of material to begin learning the Cardiac Cycle.

[futureearsnosethroatsurgeon]

Good video. Latter half appeared harder. Appeared to get progressively harder. Good video. Nurse commentator is excellent. Excellent voice.

[liawolfandmystery]

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[Raheelanursing]

Covered Almost all topics of the anatomy and physiology of heart ❤

[lauriedeanvance]

I liked this as a great introduction to the heart. concise, yet still giving enough detail to begin familiarizing yourself with the basics of heart A&P!

[sharon]

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[kathleenahearn]

This info is very clear in description. Thank you

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[stardaddy]

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[crewsyy]

This has helped me have a better understanding on the basics of the heart, being able to see it visually really does help.