Cardiology Lab Essentials

Cardiology

Video course

by Anna Wonnerth, MD

The modern cardiology labs landscape can be very confusing. This course will help clear things up for you. Learn to order and interpret lab tests for various conditions (including myocardial infarction, heart failure, dyslipidemia, and pulmonary embolism) as well as common pitfalls and how to avoid them. What you learn here will result in a direct and immediate impact on the way you treat your patients.

2h 31m 9s

5 Quizzes

3 CME

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After completing this course, you will be able to

Confidently interpret troponin values in order to rule in or rule out myocardial infarction
Use natriuretic peptides, such as BNP and NT-proBNP, to diagnose heart failure
Differentiate cardiac and pulmonary causes of dyspnea using only natriuretic peptide measurement
Recognize that neprilysin inhibitors interfere with BNP measurement
Identify patients with dyslipidemia and assess their cardiovascular risk
Describe the meaning of Lp(a) in cardiovascular risk prediction
Choose when to measure D-dimer and when not to measure D-dimer in the context of pulmonary embolism
Consider a patient’s age when interpreting D-dimer lab results
Avoid preanalytical errors in sample collection in order to make the right clinical decisions

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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

25m 3s

The importance of thinking ahead intro

40s

Going on a journey with your blood sample

8m 15s

Avoiding mistakes in sample collection

5m 32s

Understanding sensitivity and specificity

2m 58s

Interpreting predictive values

4m 13s

Applying predictive values to real-life diagnoses

3m 25s

The importance of thinking ahead quiz

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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

38m 38s

Biomarkers in acute coronary syndrome intro

46s

Defining acute coronary syndrome

2m 39s

Introducing troponins

2m 44s

Exploring different troponin assays

5m 59s

Introducing other cardiac biomarkers

4m 58s

Avoiding pitfalls

3m 56s

Diagnosing non-ST-elevation myocardial infarction (NSTEMI)

5m 36s

Using diagnostic algorithms

5m 3s

Diagnosing periprocedural myocardial infarction

4m 5s

Interpreting troponin in chronic kidney disease

2m 52s

Biomarkers in acute coronary syndrome quiz

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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

28m 6s

Natriuretic peptides and heart failure intro

57s

Learning how heart failure develops

6m 31s

Getting to know natriuretic peptides

5m 16s

Diagnosing heart failure with natriuretic peptides

7m 25s

Interpreting labs after neprilysin inhibitor treatment

4m 11s

Avoiding pitfalls

3m 46s

Natriuretic peptides and heart failure quiz

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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

36m 27s

Labs in dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease intro

48s

Exploring lipoprotein metabolism

7m 59s

Screening for dyslipidemia

4m 30s

Grasping the role of lipids in atherosclerosis

4m 32s

Assessing lipids in cardiovascular patients

4m 7s

Discovering additional lipid markers

4m 50s

Thinking about differentials

5m 30s

Changing diet and lifestyle

4m 11s

Labs in dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease quiz

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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

22m 55s

Lab markers in pulmonary embolism intro

47s

Reviewing pulmonary embolism

3m 22s

Understanding D-dimer testing

4m 5s

Getting to know the diagnostic tools

4m 16s

Diagnosing pulmonary embolism

4m 48s

Guiding therapy using lab markers

5m 1s

Lab markers in pulmonary embolism quiz

Quiz

Cardiology Lab Essentials outro

36s

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Teachers of this course

Anna Wonnerth, MD

Anna is a Certified Family Physician and Specialist in Clinical Chemistry.

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Nora Drenaline

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All members receive a certificate for completing this course. For Pro members, the certificate comes with 3 CME credits.

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What’s in it for you?

Master the most important skills

Learn any skill in under 5 hours

Save time and money

After completing this course, you will be able to

What's inside

The importance of thinking ahead

Biomarkers in acute coronary syndrome

Natriuretic peptides and heart failure

Labs in dyslipidemia and cardiovascular disease

Lab markers in pulmonary embolism

Claim your certificate

CME accredited

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Medal

Highly commended by the British Medical Association

Winner of the Comenius EduMedia Seal

Internationally accredited

Trusted institutional partner

Top-rated by our learners