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From Zero To Hero by Dr. Hesham Ibrahim – UK-based Emergency Medicine education. Learn ECG & Emergency skills with practical, CPD-accredited training.

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04/08/2026

We're going live in just 1 hour!

If you haven't registered yet, there's still time to join us for this FREE live webinar:

The ECG That Predicted Sudden Death Three Years Before It Happened

For the first time, I'll be joined by Consultant Cardiologist Dr Mahmoud Almobayed as we discuss a fascinating real-life case from both the Emergency Medicine and Cardiology perspectives.

🎓 Free to attend
📜 Certificate of Attendance provided

Everyone is welcome.

Register here:
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See you all soon!

03/08/2026

💬 Real Feedback. Real Impact.

Doctors who attended EPEC Egypt 2025 with MedPro are already seeing the difference in their daily practice.

- Faster decisions
- ⁠Better ECG interpretation
- ⁠More confidence in critical situations

This isn’t just a course,
it’s a shift in how you handle emergencies.

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01/08/2026

“This course changed how I approach ECGs.”

At EPEC Egypt 2025, doctors didn’t just learn ECGs, they learned how to think under pressure.

From confusion → to clarity
From hesitation → to confident decision-making

- Real cases
- ⁠Real discussions
- ⁠Real clinical impact

This is what practical emergency training should look like.

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30/07/2026

It was a pleasure training such a driven and dedicated group of doctors at EPEC Egypt 2025 with MedPro.

Seeing the level of engagement, questions, and real clinical thinking in the room is exactly why this course exists.

This is more than ECG teaching, it’s about building doctors who can think, decide, and act with confidence in real emergency situations.

👏 Thank you to everyone who joined us.

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28/07/2026

Tuesday ECG Case of The Week

16 years old female presented to the ED with non-specific chest pain.

Normally fit & well, not on any regular medications.

Here is the patient’s ECG.

What do you think is going on here?

Share your thoughts in the comments.

We’ll review the case and key learning points together over the next few days.

Stay updated on future cases & free learning resources:

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27/07/2026

The patient is pain-free. The ECG doesn't show dynamic changes. Would you send them home?

This is exactly how Wellens syndrome gets missed.

No dramatic ST elevation.

No obvious STEMI.

Just subtle ECG changes that quietly warn of a critical proximal LAD stenosis, a patient who may be only hours or days away from a devastating anterior myocardial infarction.

The challenge is that these ECG changes often appear when the patient is no longer in pain, making them easy to dismiss if you don't know what you're looking for.

That's why I've created this FREE e-learning module:

ECG Mastery: Wellens Syndrome — Some ECGs Don't Shout, They Whisper

Using a fascinating real-life Emergency Department case and the storytelling approach, we'll walk through the patient's presentation, ECG findings, clinical reasoning, and the key decisions that changed the outcome.

In just 45 minutes, you'll learn:

✅ How to recognise the subtle ECG features of Wellens syndrome

✅ Why these patients can appear deceptively stable

✅ Common pitfalls that lead to death!

✅ When urgent cardiology referral is essential and what should never be done

✅ Practical bedside lessons you can apply on your very next shift

Whether you're an Emergency Physician, Acute Physician, Paramedic, ACP, Resident, or any clinician assessing patients with chest pain, this module will help you recognise one of the most important ECG patterns that every acute clinician should know.

🎓 Completely FREE

📜 Certificate of Completion issued by the From Zero To Hero Medical Academy

If there's one ECG pattern that teaches us not to be falsely reassured by a pain-free patient, this is it.

Start learning today:

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I'd love to hear what you think after completing the module.

26/07/2026

The Sunday Quote from "The Complete Life's Little
Instruction Book":

"There are people who will always come up with reasons why you can't do what you want to do.Ignore them"

Austin Kleon wrote in one of his books:

"When people give you advice, they’re really just talking to themselves in the past."

This is exactly how I feel about this series of Sunday
posts.

25/07/2026

"The course should be two days instead of one."

This is one of the most common pieces of feedback I receive after the Emergency Physician's ECG Course (EPEC).

And I completely agree.

EPEC is intensive. It's packed with practical ECG interpretation, clinical reasoning, and real-world cases. Many delegates tell me afterwards that there is enough content for two full days.

So why don't I make it two days?

Because I value your time.

I know how difficult it is to take even one day away from work and family. My aim isn't to keep you away from the Emergency Department for longer than necessary; it's to give you the highest educational value possible in the time you've invested.

But there's another reason...

That's exactly what life in the Emergency Department is like.

We don't have the luxury of analysing every ECG over several hours. We make complex decisions under pressure, often with limited information and competing priorities.

EPEC is designed to reflect that reality. The pace isn't accidental; it's part of the training. Throughout the course, you'll learn a structured way of thinking that allows you to interpret ECGs quickly, systematically, and with confidence when it matters most.

To help you get the most from the course, I run a series of teaching posts and videos before every EPEC (alongside the pre-course official preparation material on the course website). Their purpose is to build a strong foundation and introduce you to the teaching style you'll experience on the day.

Today's video is one of those resources.

In it, I demonstrate the 6-step systematic approach that I use to interpret any ECG, using a real clinical case to show how each step builds towards the correct diagnosis.

This is the same thinking process that I teach throughout EPEC.

🎥 Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cwJULEDOREA&list=PL9UPY1P9K6fNSHzP_gPIbTu6TjZGAL0iR&index=16

📅 Next Live Virtual Emergency Physician's ECG Course (EPEC): 21 September 2026

Whether you're joining us in September or simply want to sharpen your ECG interpretation skills, I hope you find this video useful.

I'd love to hear from you in the comments:
What's the ECG finding you find most challenging to interpret?

For more information about EPEC:
https://www.fromzerotohero.info/digital-epec-live-virtual

23/07/2026

How many times have you seen a patient with chest pain... and a "Not too bad" ECG?

Not every occluded coronary artery presents with obvious ST elevation.

Some patients have a De Winter Sign, a subtle but potentially life-threatening STEMI equivalent that can easily be missed if you don't know what to look for.

Even more importantly...

When should you repeat the ECG?

Could repeating it just 10 minutes later completely change your diagnosis and management?

How about 1 minute later?

These are exactly the questions we'll answer in my new FREE e-learning module:
ECG Mastery: De Winter Sign - Subtle but Deadly STEMI Equivalent

Using a real-life Emergency Department case and my storytelling approach, we'll explore how this patient's ECG evolved, the critical decisions made along the way, and the lessons that could help you recognise the next case before it's too late.

In just 45 minutes, you'll learn:

✅ How to recognise the De Winter ECG pattern

✅ Why it is considered a STEMI equivalent

✅ When to repeat the ECG and why timing matters

✅ How quickly ECG changes can evolve in acute coronary occlusion

✅ Practical bedside lessons you can apply on your very next shift

Whether you're an Emergency Physician, Acute Physician, Paramedic, ACP, Resident, or any clinician involved in the assessment of patients with chest pain, this module is designed to improve your confidence in recognising one of the most commonly missed but life-threatening ECG patterns.

🎓 Completely FREE
📜 Certificate of Completion issued by the From Zero To Hero Medical Academy.

If you've ever wanted to become more confident in ECG interpretation, this is an excellent place to start.

Start learning today:
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I'd love to hear your thoughts after completing the module.

22/07/2026

The ECG That Predicted Sudden Death... Three Years Before It Happened

Some ECGs tell you what's happening today.
Others warn you about what could happen years later.

In August's FREE live webinar, I'll share one of the most fascinating real-life cases I've encountered.

It begins with an adult arriving in the Emergency Department in cardiac arrest.

As we unravel the story, you'll discover that the ECG had actually predicted this catastrophic event three years earlier, but nobody did anything about it.

For the first time, I'm delighted to be joined by my good friend and UK Consultant Cardiologist, Dr Mahmoud Almobayed.

Together, we'll explore the case from two different perspectives:

• How the Emergency Physician approaches the patient during the resuscitation.
• How the Cardiologist reaches the underlying diagnosis and plans long-term management.

This isn't just another ECG webinar. It's a chance to see how Emergency Medicine and Cardiology work together to solve a challenging case and, hopefully, pick up practical lessons that could change the way you interpret your next ECG.

What you'll gain:
✅ A real-life case presented using a storytelling approach
✅ Practical ECG interpretation tips and subtle life-saving clues
✅ Bedside decision-making strategies you can apply on your next shift
✅ Live discussion and Q&A with an Emergency Medicine Consultant and a Cardiology Consultant
✅ A Free Certificate of Attendance

📅 Tuesday, 4 August 2026
🕐 1:00 PM (UK time)
💻 Completely FREE (limited spots)

Register here:
https://fromzerotohero.trainercentralsite.com/clientapp/app/course/3299569000004600012/course-details?previousPage=5

I'd love to have you join us. If you know colleagues, trainees, paramedics, ACPs, or anyone interested in Emergency Cardiology, please feel free to share this post with them.

I look forward to seeing you there.

Hesham Ashraf Ibrahim

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