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NHA CCMA Exam Prep 31, Cardiovascular Anatomy and Circulation
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This podcast is made by Ran Chen, who holds an EA license, Insurance and Securities licenses (Series 6, 63, 65), and the CFP® designation. He is passionate about opening access to high-quality exam preparation resources and helping learners prepare more effectively for professional certification exams.
In this episode you will learn:
- The precise order of blood flow through the heart's four chambers and four valves.
- How to use the 'Try Pulling My Aorta' mnemonic to remember the valve sequence (Tricuspid, Pulmonic, Mitral, Aortic).
- The electrical conduction pathway of the heart, starting from the SA node, which is the heart's natural pacemaker.
- The critical difference between pulmonary and systemic circulation, including the exam trap related to the pulmonary artery and veins.
- Key clinical warning signs of a myocardial infarction, such as radiating chest pain and diaphoresis, that a CCMA must recognize.
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