D3.i · Cardiac Cycle Pressure & Flow

Official V5 objective

Describe the normal pressure and flow patterns of the cardiac cycle.

Written examination

SAQ history

2 appearances

2 exam appearances

2021A Q05

Outline the factors that determine central venous pressure (60% marks) and explain how it is measured (40% marks).

57%

2019B Q06

Outline the factors that determine central venous pressure and explain how it is measured.

18%

Oral examination

1 station

2013A · VIVA 5
This Viva explored knowledge of the pressure waveforms associated with the right side of the heart. Candidates were first asked to draw the right atrial pressure trace (central venous pressure) and describe its features.

Pass rate not reported

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