Multimedia resources revolutionize cardiology education, offering interactive tools, videos, and apps for medical students, professionals, and patients. At Clinical Corner, we curate free, high-quality resources to master cardiovascular medicine, from ECG interpretation to heart failure management. Explore textbooks, tutorials, videos, podcasts, apps, and games below, and test your knowledge with our cardiology MCQs.[](https://welovelmc.com/books/cardiology.htm)
Textbooks
Cardiology textbooks provide foundational knowledge for USMLE, MCCQE, and clinical practice. Below are free or accessible options, updated to replace outdated resources like Merck Medicus.
- Cardiovascular Medicine (NCBI Bookshelf): A free e-book covering heart anatomy, physiology, and diseases, ideal for students and residents.
- Clinical Procedures for Safer Patient Care: Includes cardiology sections on ECG and catheterization, freely available via Open Textbook Library.
- ESC Textbooks: The European Society of Cardiology offers free chapters on heart failure and arrhythmias with registration.
- Mayo Clinic Cardiology Guidelines: Free online resource with evidence-based protocols for cardiovascular care.
Interactive Tutorials
Interactive tutorials enhance ECG and heart sound interpretation, crucial for board exams and clinical practice. These tools offer hands-on learning.
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- Blaufuss Multimedia Heart Sounds: Features digital recordings of heart sounds (e.g., aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation) with animations and quizzes. Ideal for medical students.
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- Practical Clinical Skills ECG Simulator: Free ECG tracings with virtual patient scenarios for diagnosing arrhythmias.
- Beth Israel Deaconess ECG Maven: Interactive ECG cases with explanations, perfect for USMLE prep.
- Physical Diagnosis PDX: Tutorials on jugular venous pressure, heart sounds, and murmurs with multimedia.
Videos and Animations
Videos and animations visualize complex cardiology concepts, from heart anatomy to interventional procedures, engaging learners and patients.
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- ACC YouTube Channel: Free lectures on preventive cardiology, electrophysiology, and imaging.
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- GrippingHeart Animations: Multimedia textbook with animations on heart mechanics by Stig S Lundbäck, ideal for students.
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- Nucleus Medical Media: Free animations on heart failure, angioplasty, and pacemaker insertion for patient education.
- JACC Video Gallery: Video abstracts from the Journal of American College of Cardiology on ischemic heart disease and more.
Podcasts
Cardiology podcasts deliver expert insights on guidelines, research, and clinical practice, perfect for professionals on the go.
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- Heart to Heart with Dr. Michelle O’Donoghue: Discusses acute coronary syndrome guidelines and heart failure management.
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- JACC Podcast: Weekly episodes on cardiovascular research, including exercise cardiology and multimodality imaging.
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- ESC Cardio Talk: European Society of Cardiology podcast on hypertension, arrhythmias, and imaging.
- CMC Cardiology Podcasts: Insights from Christian Medical College, Vellore, on pediatric cardiology and interventional procedures.
Mobile Apps
Free cardiology apps support clinical decision-making, patient engagement, and education, accessible on iOS and Android.
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- MyChart: Patient portal for accessing records, scheduling appointments, and messaging doctors, HIPAA-compliant.
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- ECG Guide by QxMD: Free app with ECG tutorials, quizzes, and reference guides for medical students.
- ACC Clinical Guidelines App: Free access to American College of Cardiology guidelines on heart failure and arrhythmias.
- Open EMR Mobile: Open-source EHR with cardiology modules for scheduling and e-prescribing, accessible via mobile browsers.
Interactive Games and Simulations
Interactive games and simulations make cardiology learning engaging, offering virtual patient scenarios and ECG challenges.
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- Body Interact: Virtual patient simulator with cardiology scenarios (e.g., myocardial infarction), ideal for clinical reasoning.
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- Cardiology Board Games: Welovelmc.com’s cardiology-themed games with ECG interpretation, perfect for group learning.
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- NEJM Interactive Cases: Free cardiology cases (e.g., corona-related heart issues) for medical students.
- SkillStat ECG Simulator: Free tool to practice ECG interpretation with timed challenges.