Cardiovascular - Cardiac Cycle

Explore the intricacies of the cardiac cycle and its clinical correlates in this comprehensive 24-minute lecture by Professor Zach Murphy. Delve into the fundamental processes of the heart's pumping mechanism, understanding the sequence of events that occur during each heartbeat. Learn about the relationship between electrical and mechanical events in the heart, including atrial and ventricular systole and diastole. Examine the pressure and volume changes within the heart chambers and blood vessels throughout the cardiac cycle. Discover how various heart sounds and murmurs relate to specific phases of the cycle. Gain insights into potential clinical issues that can arise from disruptions in the normal cardiac cycle, enhancing your understanding of cardiovascular physiology and its practical applications in medicine.