D3.iv · Frank–Starling Mechanism

Official V5 objective

Explain the Frank-Starling mechanism and its relationship to excitation-contraction coupling.

Written examination

SAQ history

0 appearances

No mapped SAQ history for this objective.

Oral examination

2 stations

2019B · Day 3 · VIVA 5
This viva will test your knowledge on contractility. Define contractility as it relates to cardiac function.

63% successful
2016A · Day 2 · VIVA 1
This viva tested knowledge of cardiovascular physiology and pharmacology, the Frank Starling mechanism, venous return and stroke volume. It went on to discuss cardiac output measurement and the pharmacology of milrinone, West’s zones of the lung and pulmonary vascular resistance.

Pass rate not reported

Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.