Overview

Residents spend four weeks working with staff cardiologists.  The first half of the rotation is in a clinic setting at the VA, and the second half is at an electrophysiology group in Pensacola.

General Cardiology

Pensacola VA Clinic

The first two weeks of your cardiology rotation are at the Veterans Association, observing clinical cardiology visits, echocardiograms, pacemaker interrogations, and initial and follow-up evaluations for various cardiac conditions.  This is an excellent opportunity to review your interpretation of ECGs, ACLS, and the medical management of patients with cardiac conditions.

Links

• American Heart Association ACLS Algorithms.

Electrophysiology

Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute

During your second two weeks of cardiology, you will be assigned to rotate at Baptist Heart & Vascular Institute in order to dive deeper into the electrophysiology of the heart.  This rotation consists of observing cath-lab procedures, including EP studies, ablations, valve replacements, and pacemaker procedures.  Additionally, you will spend some time following electrophysiologists in clinic to observe the counseling to patients during the office visits.

Electrophysiology Topics

EP Studies and Ablations

Helpful YouTube Videos

These videos were made by the precepting physicians and can be used as a review of ECGs and the electrical activity of the heart during the rotation.

Links

• Baptist Medical Group - Electrophysiology website.

• Baptist Medical Group Community Atrial Fibrillation Videos (full series).