Lectures for GPs

Short, practical cardiology lectures for GPs and primary care clinicians, recorded by Dr Ravi Assomull, consultant cardiologist. Each lecture opens on its own page with a full transcript.

5:17 The 10-Step System for ECG Interpretation Learn a structured, logical 10-step system for interpreting ECGs confidently. This video outlines a reproducible method to analyse rate, rhythm, axis, intervals, and morphology for accurate cardiac diagnosis. 4:23 Automated ECG Reports: Limitations and the Importance of Clinical Review A practical guide to calculating heart rate, identifying rhythm abnormalities, and determining cardiac axis. Includes real-world examples to build confidence in ECG pattern recognition. 13:29 Assessing Rate, Rhythm, and Axis on ECG Automated ECG algorithms can mislead clinicians if not reviewed critically. This session explains common pitfalls of machine-generated reports and highlights the importance of correlating ECG findings with clinical context. 11:12 The QRS Complex: Recognising LVH, Bundle Branch Block, and Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Understand the key ECG features of left ventricular hypertrophy, bundle branch block, and hypertrophic cardiomyopathy. Step-by-step guidance on interpreting QRS morphology and voltage criteria. 9:2 Bundle Branch Block: ECG Recognition and Clinical Implications Explore the diagnostic criteria and significance of left and right bundle branch block. Learn how to differentiate benign findings from those indicating underlying cardiac pathology. 4:50 The QT Interval: Recognition, Causes, and Clinical Management A focused discussion on measuring and interpreting the QT interval. Covers congenital and acquired QT prolongation, associated risks, and management principles in primary and acute care. 5:3 Tachycardia on ECG: Narrow vs Broad Complex Patterns Learn how to distinguish narrow and broad-complex tachycardias using ECG analysis. The session explains underlying mechanisms, clinical relevance, and when urgent intervention is required. 6:13 Bradycardia: Recognition, Causes, and Management in Primary Care An overview of sinus bradycardia, sinoatrial disease, and sick sinus syndrome. Learn to identify red-flag bradyarrhythmias and when pacing is indicated in symptomatic patients. 12:20 Atrio-ventricular (AV) Block: Recognition and Management of Red-Flag ECGs A comprehensive review of first, second, and third-degree heart block. Understand how to identify Mobitz type I and II, complete heart block, and the urgent management steps required.