EXG: Ready For The MRCP Podcast

Episodes

1. 8

   Ep 8. MRCP Cardiology - Hypertension

   In Episode 8 of EXG: Ready for the MRCP, we dive into one of the most commonly tested—and clinically essential—topics in internal medicine: hypertension. From chronic blood pressure management to the recognition and treatment of hypertensive urgency and emergency, this episode breaks down the...

   Nov 22, 2025

   22 min
2. 7

   Ep. 7 MRCP Cardiology - Pericardial Disease

   🎙️ Ready for the MRCP Podcast with Dr Alistair James In this episode of Ready for the MRCP, host Dr Alistair James dives deep into the topic of pericardial disease, working through 5 challenging MRCP-style questions. Together, we unpack complex exam-favourite scenarios, including…

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   Sep 22, 2025

   24 min
3. 6

   Ep 6. MRCP Cardiology - Cardiomyopathies

   Join The EXG Podcast with Dr Alistair James as we tackle five challenging MRCP-style questions on cardiomyopathies. From distinguishing restrictive cardiomyopathy and constrictive pericarditis, to high-risk features in arrhythmogenic right ventricular cardiomyopathy (ARVC), we break down each…

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   Sep 16, 2025

   26 min
4. 5

   Ep 5. MRCP Cardiology - Arrhythmia Management

   Welcome to The EXG Podcast with Dr Alistair James. In this episode, we dive into five challenging MRCP-style questions on arrhythmias — from tricky ECG patterns to high-yield management decisions. Test yourself as we work through each case, unpack the distractors, and highlight the key exam...

   Sep 5, 2025

   24 min
5. 4

   Ep 4. MRCP Cardiology - Congenital Heart Disease

   Episode 4 – Congenital Heart Disease: 5 MRCP Questions Broken Down In Episode 4, Dr. Alistair James tackles an often-overlooked but high-yield area for MRCP revision: congenital heart disease. Through 5 carefully selected MRCP-style questions, this episode explores the key presentations…

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   Jul 17, 2025

   21 min
6. 3

   Ep 3. MRCP Cardiology - Valve Disease

   Episode 3 – Valvular Heart Disease: 5 MRCP Questions Explained In Episode 3, Dr. Alistair James explores one of cardiology’s most clinically rich and exam-relevant topics: valvular heart disease. From the classic signs of aortic stenosis to the nuanced management of mitral regurgitation, this...

   Jul 17, 2025

   33 min
7. 2

   Ep 2. MRCP Cardiology - Heart Failure

   Episode 2 – Heart Failure: Mastering MRCP-Style Questions In Episode 2, Dr. Alistair James dives into the vital topic of heart failure—a frequent favourite in MRCP exams. Using 5 exam-style questions, he walks you through the clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up, and guideline-based…

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   Jul 17, 2025

   26 min
8. 1

   Ep 1. MRCP Cardiology - Acute Coronary Syndromes

   Episode 1 – Acute & Chronic Coronary Syndromes: MRCP Questions Explained In this debut episode, Dr. Alistair James breaks down the key clinical features, investigations, and management strategies for acute and chronic coronary syndromes (ACS & CCS)—a core cardiology topic for the MRCP exams.…

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   Jul 17, 2025

   15 min