Anatomy of Coronary Circulation with Reference to Myocardial Infarction

This course covers the anatomy of the heart and coronary circulation, and ischemic injury. It explains how coronary artery blockage leads to oxygen deprivation, and myocardial cell damage.

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About Course

This course, Anatomy of Coronary Circulation with Reference to Myocardial Infarction, provides a clear understanding of the coronary blood supply to the heart and its clinical significance. It explains how coronary arteries function and how blockages can lead to myocardial infarction (heart attack). The course also connects anatomical concepts with real clinical scenarios for better comprehension. Through visual learning resources and detailed explanations, learners gain insight into heart circulation and its role in cardiac health and disease.

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

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  • Instructor: lochness128
  • Provider: YouTube (@lochness128)
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  • Instructor: Siebert Science
  • Provider: YouTube (@SiebertScience)
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  • Instructor: khanacademymedicine
  • Provider: YouTube (@khanacademymedicine)
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  • Instructor: MTPathologyDoc
  • Provider: YouTube (@mtpathologydoc6272)
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What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

  • Describe the gross anatomy of the heart and coronary circulation.
  • Identify the major coronary arteries and their branches.
  • Explain the anatomical basis of coronary circulation.
  • Correlate coronary artery blockage with myocardial infarction.
  • Describe the pathological and histological changes occurring during myocardial infarction.
  • Relate anatomical concepts of coronary circulation with clinical features of myocardial infarction.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, learners should have a basic understanding of human anatomy, especially the structure of the heart, blood circulation. A general foundation in medical terminology will also help them understand the mechanisms and clinical importance of myocardial infarction more effectively.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is intended for medical undergraduates (MBBS), nursing students, and allied health sciences students studying anatomy and related clinical disciplines. It is designed to help learners understand the gross anatomy of the heart, coronary circulation, and the clinical correlation of myocardial infarction.

Course Outline

Gross Anatomy of Heart

The Heart Anatomy HD (Video)

Coronary arteries and blood supply (Video)

Coronary Artery Blockage and Myocardial infarction

Myocardial infarction (Video)

Microscopic Structure of Cardiac Muscle and Myocardium

Histological Finding (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

Coronary Anatomy Basics Myocardial Infarction Basic s Coronary Blood Flow Ischemia Recognition Skills Cardiac Circulation Mapping ECG MI Correlation Coronary Blockage Understanding Clinical Cardiology Insight

Course Information

Duration

Less than 1 hour

Course Information

Difficulty Level

Beginner

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

Instructor/Curator

Course Instructor
  • Dr. Syeda Sadia Farooq profile image
    Dr. Syeda Sadia Farooq Assistant Professor Anatomy, IIMC, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences (FHMS), Riphah International University