Cardiovascular

Electrocardiogram (ECG)

Overview An electrocardiogram (ECG) is a medical test that records the electrical activity of

Torsades de Pointes

Snapshot A 15-year-old girl presents with palpitations and dizziness. She has had similar episodes

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm

Snapshot A 61-year-old man presents to the emergency department for vague abdominal and back pain.

Capillary Fluid Exchange

Introduction Microcirculation capillaries, the smallest blood vessels, are the site of exchange of nutrients, waste products,

Cardiac Myocyte Physiology

Snapshot A 64-year-old man with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease presents with palpitations and lightheadedness.

Varicose Veins

Overview Snapshot Introduction Presentation Evaluation Differential Diagnosis Treatment Prognosis, Prevention, and Complications