Welcome to Cardiology Distance Learning

In this module we will:

• Introduce you to the online learning platform
  
• Explain how the interactive lessons work
  
• Find our more about you
  
• Cover important resources and contact details
  

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Differentiate syncope from other causes of falling
2. Understand and manage episodic falling and “exercise-induced collapse”
3. Successfully investigate fainting patients
4. Become familiar with available diagnostic techniques and therapies for fainting
5. Understand the pathophysiology and management of systemic hypertension and pulmonary hypertension

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Explore the topic of human perception of health-related quality of life of cardiac patients
   
2. Appreciate the importance of best standard of care in veterinary cardiology
   
3. Collect a directed and targeted patient’s history
   
4. Recognise clinical signs associated with cardiovascular disorders
   
5. Become familiar with cardiovascular examination with a particular emphasis on chest percussion techniques and cardiac auscultation.
   

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Perfect your ability to acquire and analyse Electrocardiograms
2. Recognise tachyarrhythmias, bradyarrhythmias and their clinical significance
3. Understand anti-arrhythmic therapy and your pharmacological options
4. Familiarise yourself with pacemaker therapy
5. Consider Electrophysiological studies and radio frequency ablation

By the end of this module, you should be able to:

1. Familiarise yourself with the progressive model of heart failure;
   
2. Transform your understanding of activation of the sympathetic nervous system;
3. Revise activation of the Renin-Angiotensin-Aldosterone system;
4. Understand alterations in the peripheral vasculature;
5. Develop your knowledge of the complexity of myocardial remodelling and reversed remodelling.