Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Cardiovascular System

D1 · Cardiovascular Anatomy

D1.i · Heart Anatomy

Official V5 objective
Describe the anatomy of the heart including the chambers, valves and pericardium.
1 SAQ topic 2 SAQ appearances 1 VIVA station

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances
RV vs LV Anatomy
2 exam appearances
Outline the anatomy of the cardiac ventricles including the chambers, valves and conduction elements.
11%
Compare the structure, function and coronary circulation of the right and left ventricles.
27%

Oral examination

VIVA history

1 station

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