RESOURCES
European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
ESC 365 – Scientific Library
A comprehensive database from the European Society of Cardiology with lectures, congress presentations, courses and scientific videos in cardiology. A central tool for professional updating and further education.
ESC Clinical Practice Guidelines
The most authoritative set of European guidelines in cardiology. Essential support for clinical decisions and evidence-based practice.
American Heart Association (AHA)
AHA Guidelines & Pocket Guides
Updated US guidelines, including pocket guides that provide quick access to key recommendations in emergency and general cardiology.
ECG Resources
Dr. Smith's ECG Blog
One of the world's most recognized blogs in emergency ECG interpretation, with case studies, analyses, and in-depth explanations. Very useful for both emergency physicians and cardiologists.
Life in the Fast Lane – ECG Library
One of the most widely used tools for ECG education globally, with overviews of rhythms, findings and differential diagnoses. A great resource for both students and clinicians.
Device therapy: Pacemaker and ICD
Medtronic Academy
A training platform from Medtronic that offers courses, manuals, and practical resources about pacemaker and ICD systems. Relevant for physicians who implant or follow up on device patients.
Clinical calculators
MDCalc – Evidence-Based Clinical Calculators
The most widely used platform for clinical scoring tools in emergency medicine and internal medicine. Includes CHAâ‚‚DSâ‚‚-VASc, HAS-BLED, Wells score, HEART score, TIMI score and many more, with explanations and references.
QxMD – Calculate by QxMD
A comprehensive collection of medical calculators in nephrology, cardiology, hematology and internal medicine. Clear and well suited for clinical use.
Cardiology-specific calculators
CHAâ‚‚DSâ‚‚-VASc Score for assessing stroke risk in atrial fibrillation (MDCalc)
Standard tool for assessing stroke risk in atrial fibrillation.
HAS-BLED Score for bleeding risk
Bone is used to assess bleeding risk in patients on anticoagulation.
HEART Score for assessing chest pain
Often used in emergency departments for risk assessment of patients with chest pain.
HAS-BLED Score for bleeding risk
International standard for risk stratification after acute coronary syndrome.
Killip Classification (heart failure)
Simple but useful classification for STEMI/NSTEMI for assessing prognosis.
Echocardiography calculators
ASE / EACVI Echo Calc (American Society of Echocardiography)
Official calculator collection from ASE. Includes LV mass, diastolic function, chamber volumes, strain, aortic valve gradients and much more.
EchoCalc – British Society of Echocardiography
Interactive calculator based on ESC and BSE guidelines, including valve measurements, normal values, chamber dimensions, and assessment algorithms.
CardioGuide – Echo Parameters & Normative Values
A clear portal with echo calculators and normal values, including indexed targets and chamber-specific reference values.
LV Mass, Volumes & Measurements (MDCalc)
Hyppig brukt ved utredning av hypertrofi; gir automatisk beregning av normalverdier.
Pacemaker and ICD – troubleshooting and cases
Pacemaker and ICD Troubleshooting (Cardiocases)
One of the best case-based resources for:
sensing and pacing errors
wiring problems
oversensing and undersensing
magnetic response
telemetry analysis
Very useful for practical learning and immersion.