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All Four Minute Medicine courses are created and quality-checked by experienced clinicians and educators to ensure accuracy, clarity, and clinical relevance. Dr Phinda Njisane – MBChB (UCT), MMSc (Harvard) | Co-founder Phinda brings a Harvard education in medical education and a passion for simplifying complex medical topics. She leads course creation and ensures every module aligns with real-world clinical reasoning. Dr Vela Njisane – MBChB (UCT), MMSc (Harvard) | Co-founder Vela specialises in practical, case-based learning that prepares students for high-pressure clinical environments. His focus is on clear, time-efficient learning that builds confidence in diagnosis and management. Dr Demira Padayachee – MBChB (UCT), Dip HIV Man (SA) | Research Physician Demira combines academic expertise with a learner-first approach. She oversees content accuracy and quality-checks each course to maintain the highest standards of evidence-based education.
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How to read ECGs: Our 5-Step-process

Summary ECG interpretation is challenging due to complex waveforms and the need for quick decisions. This post explores potential reasons as to why it’s difficult and offers a solution, a 5-step structured approach. Master ECGs with clarity and confidence using this simple, systematic method.

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