Welcome to Cards RX, explained
To the point, boiled down, simplified explanations of common cardiology topics.
Welcome to CARDS RX, explained.
Created and managed by a Cardiology Clinical Pharmacist and Assistant Cardiology Professor based out of New Jersey who was tired of seeing learners with a disliking (or fear) of cardiology because of a lack of understanding of concepts. On a mission to make your life easier, and maybe hate CARDS a little less.
With that being said, always a lifelong learner and not perfect. Here to learn from you just as you might be able to learn from me.
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Start with the “Core Foundations“! These include a breakdown of topics like coronary anatomy, hemodynamics, preload, afterload and more!
“If you can’t explain it simply, you don’t understand it well enough.”
Albert Einstein
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Review and discuss the landmark trials that made CARDS, well – CARDS.
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