Cardiovascular Anatomy & Physiology

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30m
Updated 26 May 2025
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This lecture by cardiac clinical nurse educator Stephanie Oxley provides a comprehensive introduction to the anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, focusing on the heart's structure, function and its critical role in systemic circulation. Learners will explore the heart’s chambers, valves, muscle layers and electrical conduction system, as well as the anatomy of the coronary arteries and the phases of the cardiac cycle.

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Last updated26 May 2025

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