Syllabus · Current · V5 (2025) · Cardiovascular System
D1 · Cardiovascular Anatomy
D1.ii · Coronary Anatomy
Describe the anatomy of the coronary circulation.
Written examination
SAQ history
Coronary Circulation
6 exam appearances
With respect to the adult coronary circulation:
a) State the normal resting coronary blood flow, including appropriate units (5% of marks)
b) Describe the anatomy of the coronary arteries including the regions of the heart they supply (20% of marks)
c) Describe the flow characteristics of the coronary arteries (15% of marks)
d) Briefly outline the venous drainage of the myocardium (10% of marks)
e) Describe the regulation of coronary perfusion (50% of marks)
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Describe the adult coronary circulation (50% of Marks) and its regulation (50% of Marks).
66%
Describe the adult coronary circulation (50% of marks) and its regulation (50% of marks).
65%
Describe the adult coronary circulation (50% of marks). Describe the physiological control of the coronary circulation (50% of marks).
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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
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2018B · Day 2 · VIVA 7
This viva will test your understanding of the coronary circulation. Describe the anatomy of the coronary circulation.
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2011B · VIVA 1
This Viva will examine your knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the coronary circulation. Q 1. Describe the anatomy of the coronary circulation. Subsequent questions explored knowledge of factors that affect coronary artery blood flow (including diagrams), and physiology of beta-receptors.
Sources: objective text from the relevant CICM syllabus; historical SAQ and VIVA wording from CICM examiner reports.