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Topic Modules

42 comprehensive topic modules with ACGME-aligned learning objectives.

Start Here (Foundational Topics)

New to cardiology rotation? Read these first:

Topic Why It's Foundational
38. Cardiac History & Physical Foundation for every cardiac encounter
42. Heart Sounds & Murmurs Essential auscultation skills
37. Pediatric ECG Basics Interpret ECGs confidently
35. Innocent Murmurs Most common outpatient referral

By Chief Complaint

Find topics by what your patient presents with:

Murmur

Topic When to Use
35. Innocent Murmurs Most common; learn to reassure families
42. Heart Sounds & Murmurs Auscultation characteristics
39. Acyanotic CHD VSD, ASD, AVSD, PS, AS
40. Cyanotic CHD ToF, TGA, TAPVR, Tricuspid atresia
38. Cardiac History & Physical Complete cardiac exam

Chest Pain

Topic When to Use
36. Chest Pain Evaluation algorithm, red flags
26. Pericarditis Sharp pain worse with lying down
9. Myocarditis Viral prodrome + heart failure
1. Kawasaki Disease Coronary involvement
27. Coronary Anomalies Exertional chest pain in athletes
3. HCM Family history, athlete screening

Syncope

Topic When to Use
18. Syncope Evaluation algorithm, when to refer
11. Channelopathies LQTS, Brugada, CPVT
3. HCM Exertional syncope, SCD risk
5. Arrhythmias & Devices SVT, VT, bradycardia
12. Sports Cardiology Pre-participation clearance

Cyanosis

Topic When to Use
40. Cyanotic CHD 5 T's and ductal-dependent lesions
21. CCHD Screening Pulse oximetry screening algorithm
6. Pulmonary Hypertension Right-to-left shunting
23. Fontan Single ventricle physiology
24. PDA in Preterms Neonatal cyanosis

Palpitations

Topic When to Use
5. Arrhythmias & Devices SVT, ectopy, Wolff-Parkinson-White
11. Channelopathies LQTS with palpitations
18. Syncope Palpitations preceding syncope

Heart Failure Symptoms

Topic When to Use
2. Heart Failure in CHD Post-surgical, shunt lesions
16. Cardiomyopathy DCM, RCM, ARVC
9. Myocarditis Acute decompensation
3. HCM Diastolic dysfunction
23. Fontan Single ventricle failure

Quick Filters

By Board Weight: | HIGH | Start here for exam prep | |------|-------------------------| | Topics | 1, 3, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12, 18, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 42 |

All Topics

# Topic Weight Time Cards Algorithm
1 Kawasaki Disease HIGH 20 min 20 Tx
2 Heart Failure in CHD HIGH 20 min 24 Mgmt
3 Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy HIGH 20 min 26 —
4 Pediatric Hypertension HIGH 15 min 22 —
5 Arrhythmias & Devices HIGH 25 min 42 SVT
6 Pulmonary Hypertension HIGH 20 min 29 Workup
7 IE Prophylaxis HIGH 10 min 20 —
8 COVID-19 & MIS-C MEDIUM 15 min 8 —
9 Myocarditis HIGH 15 min 20 —
10 Acute Rheumatic Fever HIGH 15 min 23 —
11 Channelopathies HIGH 20 min 34 LQTS
12 Sports Cardiology HIGH 15 min 21 Clearance
13 Resuscitation MEDIUM 15 min 13 —
14 Aortopathy MEDIUM 15 min 10 —
15 Neurodevelopmental MEDIUM 10 min 8 —
16 Cardiomyopathy HIGH 15 min 9 —
17 Fetal Echo Indications MEDIUM 15 min 15 —
18 Syncope HIGH 15 min 9 Eval
19 Lipid Screening MEDIUM 10 min 10 —
20 Genetic Syndromes MEDIUM 15 min 12 —
21 CCHD Screening HIGH 15 min 17 Screen
22 ACHD MEDIUM 15 min 10 —
23 Fontan HIGH 20 min 25 —
24 PDA in Preterms HIGH 15 min 18 —
25 Neuromuscular Diseases HIGH 15 min 23 —
26 Pericarditis HIGH 15 min 20 Tx
27 Coronary Anomalies HIGH 15 min 25 —
28 Heart Transplant MEDIUM 15 min 10 —
29 Aortic Disease MEDIUM 15 min 10 —
30 Rheumatic Heart Disease MEDIUM 10 min 7 —
31 Turner Syndrome MEDIUM 10 min 9 —
33 Pediatric TTE MEDIUM 15 min 9 —
34 Cardiac Catheterization MEDIUM 15 min 8 —
35 Innocent Murmurs HIGH 10 min 15 Murmur
36 Chest Pain HIGH 15 min 15 Eval
37 Pediatric ECG Basics HIGH 20 min 20 —
38 Cardiac History & Physical HIGH 15 min 20 —
39 Acyanotic CHD HIGH 20 min 20 —
40 Cyanotic CHD HIGH 20 min 20 —
41 Vascular Rings & Slings MEDIUM 10 min 15 —
42 Heart Sounds & Murmurs HIGH 15 min 25 —

How to Use Topics

Each topic includes:

  • Learning Objectives - Structured into 4 ACGME domains:
    • Core Knowledge & Clinical Reasoning
    • Management Decisions
    • Communication & Counseling
    • Systems-Based Practice
  • Key Guidelines - Primary source citations with PubMed links
  • Clinical Content - Evidence-based information
  • Board Pearls - High-yield takeaways
  • Self-Assessment - Practice questions

Topics are designed to be:

  • Read in 15-20 minutes
  • Referenced during clinical care
  • Reviewed before board exams

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