ECG Secrets of Myocardial Infarction

This online module on Myocardial Infarction (MI) focuses on the physiology of myocardial blood flow and cardiac function. It explains the mechanisms regulating coronary circulation, oxygen supply demand balance in cardiac muscle, myocardial metabolism, and the physiological basis of normal cardiac contractility and electrical activity.

No Certificate / Course on Audit Track

About Course

This course, “ECG Secrets of Myocardial Infarction,” provides a clear and practical understanding of how to recognize myocardial infarction through ECG interpretation. It focuses on identifying key ECG changes such as ST-segment elevation, T-wave inversion, and pathological Q waves in different types of MI. The course also explains how to localize infarct areas based on ECG leads and correlate them with coronary artery involvement. Through step-by-step visual learning from expert video lectures, it helps learners strengthen their diagnostic skills in emergency cardiac care

Authorship and Attribution

This course has been curated by Riphah International University faculty and staff using publicly available third-party content and Open Educational Resources (OER) for self-paced learning. Learners will engage with curated open-access materials to achieve the course learning outcomes. All third-party content is used under open-access or fair-use policies, while any original materials are developed specifically for this learning experience.

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor: Nonstop Neuron
  • Provider: YouTube (@NonstopNeuron)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

Source and Credits:

  • Instructor: Dr Matt & Dr Mike
  • Provider: YouTube (@DrMattDrMike)
  • License: Standard YouTube license

What You'll Learn

By the end of this course, you will be able to: 

Relate the physiological changes in cardiac function, coronary blood flow, hemodynamic stability, and electrocardiographic (ECG) patterns that occur during and after myocardial infarction.

Prerequisites

To be successful in this course, learners should have a basic understanding of human physiology, particularly cardiovascular physiology. This includes knowledge of cardiac function, coronary circulation, myocardial oxygen supply and demand, cellular metabolism in cardiac muscle, and basic electrophysiology. Familiarity with physiological terminology will also help in understanding the functional aspects of the heart more effectively.

Who Can Take This Course?

This course is designed for medical, nursing, and allied health sciences students seeking a clear understanding of cardiovascular physiology. It is particularly beneficial for learners studying physiology, as well as interns and early healthcare trainees who want to strengthen their knowledge of cardiac function, coronary circulation, myocardial oxygen supply–demand balance, electrophysiology, and the physiological basis of cardiac responses to stress and ischemia

Course Outline

Coronary Circulation

Coronary blood flow and its regulation (Video)

ECG Changes in Myocardial Infarction

ST elevation and Depression in MI (Video)

Skills You Will Gain

ECG Interpretation Myocardial Infarction Recognition ST Elevation Detection Infarct Localization Skills ECG Lead Analysis Cardiac Rhythm Assessment Coronary Artery Correlation Emergency Diagnosis Skills

Course Information

Duration

Less than 1 hour

Course Information

Difficulty Level

All Levels

Learning Mode

Fully Online (Asynchronous)

Learning Type

Self Paced

Language

English Only

Instructor/Curator

Course Instructor
  • Dr Rabia Azhar profile image
    Dr Rabia Azhar Associate Professor, IIMC, Faculty of Health & Medical Sciences (FHMS)