EXG: Ready For The MRCP Podcast

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 high-yield concepts you need for exam success. Join Dr Alistair James as he guides you through classic M...

🎙️  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: Differentiating  acute pericarditis, myopericarditis, and STEMI  on ECG Recognising  high-risk features  that man...

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 case in detail. Expect in-depth explanations, guideline references, and high-yield exam pearls designe...

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 learning points you need to know. Perfect revision fuel for anyone preparing for the MRCP.

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, underlying pathophysiology, and clinical clues that help you identify and manage congenital cardiac conditio...

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 episode walks you through 5 MRCP-style questions that cover diagnosis, clinical features, investigations,...

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 management of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF). Expect high-yield pearls, exam-focused re...

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. Using 4 carefully selected MRCP-style questions , he walks you through the must-know details, high...