Cardiology for the MSRA

High-Yield Cardiology Revision Notes, Question Bank, Flashcards & Rapid Reviews

Cardiology is one of the highest-yield and most heavily tested specialties in the MSRA. Scoring well requires a strong grasp of clinical guidelines, rapid recognition of life-threatening presentations, and the ability to apply evidence-based management in time-pressured scenarios.

Cardiology for the MSRA is your complete revision hub, designed to simplify complex topics, strengthen core clinical knowledge, and maximise exam performance. Whether you’re approaching cardiology for the first time or refining your knowledge before the exam, this course gives you a structured, high-yield foundation aligned with MSRA blueprint expectations.

⭐ What This Course Includes

🔹 1. Comprehensive Cardiology Revision Notes

Clear, concise, and MSRA-focused, covering all major topics including:

• Acute Coronary Syndromes

• Angina

• Heart Failure

• Arrhythmias (AF, SVT, VT, Bradycardias)

• Valvular Heart Disease

• Hypertension

• Congenital Heart Diseases

• Pericarditis & Myocarditis

• Lipid disorders, risk scoring, and primary prevention

• NICE-aligned management algorithms

Each section condenses guidelines into exam-friendly summaries with memory aids, red flags, and rapid-recall tables.

🔹 2. Cardiology Question Bank (MSRA-Style)

Hundreds of MSRA-aligned SBA questions, covering:

• Diagnosis and investigation selection

• Management decisions conforming to NICE & ESC guidelines

• Emergency vs routine actions

• Drug dosing, contraindications, and monitoring

• ECG interpretation principles

• Risk stratification and clinical prioritisation

Each question includes a clear explanation, learning points, and concise “why other options are wrong” notes to reinforce understanding.

🔹 3. High-Yield Flashcards

Fast, active recall covering:

• First-line and second-line treatments

• Classic ECG patterns

• Emergency differentials

• NICE guideline cut-offs

• Drug mechanisms and side effects

Optimised for quick revision sessions.

🔹 4. Rapid Quizzes & Mixed Topic Tests

Short, focused quizzes and mixed cardiology tests to help:

• Improve exam-speed decision making

• Expose weak areas

• Build retention through spaced practice

🔹 5. Integrated Learning Pathway

The full course is structured to take you from core knowledge → applied understanding → exam-level performance. Everything is designed around efficiency, clarity, and high-yield learning.

🎯 Who This Course Is For

This course is ideal for:

• MSRA candidates applying for GP, EM, Radiology, Psychiatry & other specialties

• Foundation doctors revising core medical topics

• IMGs preparing for UK postgraduate exams

• Anyone wanting a structured, high-yield cardiology refresher

📈 Why This Course Improves Your Score

Cardiology commonly represents 10–20% of the CPS paper. Many questions hinge on recognising:

• When chest pain is cardiac vs non-cardiac

• When to escalate immediately

• When to start or withhold key medications

• Which investigations confirm the diagnosis

• Which guideline applies (NICE NG185, NG136, lipid guidelines, etc.)

This course teaches not only the knowledge but the exam logic—how to think like the MSRA.

🔗 Suggested Next Steps

• Strengthen your foundation with the Free MSRA SJT Textbook

• Move on to mixed MSRA Mock Papers for exam simulation

• Practise daily with flashcards to reinforce tricky concepts

• Explore the YouTube & Spotify lessons for visual and auditory learning

🔗 Useful Links for Your MSRA Preparation

📘 Free MSRA SJT Textbook (100-page structured SJT guide)

👉 https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/msra-sjt-textbook/

📝 MSRA SJT Mock Papers (x10)

👉 https://www.passthemsra.com/courses/sjt-msra-mock-papers-x-10/

▶️ MSRA YouTube Channel

Free video explanations, exam walkthroughs, and SJT strategy content.
👉 https://www.youtube.com/@PasstheMSRA

🟦 MSRA Reddit Communities

PassTheMSRA:
👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/passtheMSRA/

FreeMSRA:
👉 https://www.reddit.com/r/freeMSRA/

These are active communities for sharing tips, strategies, and updates.

🎧 MSRA Spotify Podcasts

Hundreds of free episodes covering SJT reasoning, GMC principles, and exam mindset.
👉 https://open.spotify.com/show/0dlSxYEBKhpTvCy2B4fAeT?si=f2f87048982c4543