Cardiovascular

Dizziness and Vertigo

Dizziness and Vertigo History History Guides Author – Dr James Mackintosh  Editor – Dr James Mackintosh Last updated 30/08/2024 Table of Contents Introduction Dizziness and vertigo are common presenting complaints in general practice and the emergency department. Dizziness is a term often used to describe a variety of symptoms including vertigo, pre-syncope, unsteadiness and light-headedness. …

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Palpitations Station

Palpitations Station Practice Stations Author – Fatima Wasti  Reviewer – James Mackintosh  Editor – Ansaam El-Sherif Last updated 04/02/24 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history (6 minute). Answer viva questions (3 minute). Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history & examination findings  After completing the history, viva …

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Chest Pain Station

Chest Pain Station Practice Stations Author – Ansaam El-Sherif  Editor – James Mackintosh  Last updated 04/02/24 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history (6 minute). Answer viva questions (3 minute). Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history & examination findings  After completing the history, viva the candidate …

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Palpitations Practice Scenario

Palpitations Practice Station Practice Stations Author – Fatima Wasti  Reviewer – James Mackintosh  Editor – Ansaam El-Sherif Last updated 26/08/23 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history (6 minutes). Answer viva questions (3 minutes). Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history & examination findings  After completing the …

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Chest Pain Station

Chest Pain Practice Scenario Practice Stations Author – Ansaam El-Sherif   Editor – James Mackintosh  Last updated 24/01/24 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history (6 minutes). Answer viva questions (3 minutes). Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history & examination findings  After completing the history, viva the …

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Leg Pain Practice Station

Leg Pain Practice Scenario Practice Stations Author – Ansaam El-Sherif  Editor – James Mackintosh Last updated 24/01/24 Table of Contents How to Use Candidate: Read the brief below (1 minute).  Take a history (6 minutes). Answer viva questions (3 minutes). Patient/Examiner: Familiarise yourself with the history & examination findings  After completing the history, viva the …

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