Abstract The use of simulation in medical education is now a well-established practice. Many articles currently explore various simulation methods and the impacts reported by students. In cardiology, this is no exception; however, reviews on the topic do not focus on a specific area. The objective of this study was to evaluate the existing evidence on the use of simulation in medical education, with a specific focus on cardiology. This systematic review followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews […]

Abstract Background Cardiac arrest (CA) is a common condition associated with high mortality. The Brazilian advanced life support training TECA A (Treinamento em Emergências Cardiovasculares Avançado — Advanced Cardiovascular Emergency Training) was created to train healthcare professionals in the management of CA. However, there are no studies evaluating the effectiveness of TECA A. Objective To assess the impact of TECA A on the management of CA using a simulated CA situation. Methods Fifty-six students underwent a simulated case of CA […]