As The Heart Beats - Right Test, Right Answer
As The Heart Beats™
Your Heart...His World.
The Make It Make Sense Cardiology® Study Guide Collection
Cardiology can feel overwhelming—but it doesn't have to.
As The Heart Beats™ is a one-of-a-kind visual cardiology study guide collection that transforms complex cardiac concepts into memorable, engaging learning experiences through the eyes of Cory Nary®, the heart with a story to tell.
Featuring 30+ visually rich study guides, this collection helps nursing students, nursing professionals, EMTs, paramedics, medical assistants, telemetry technicians, and healthcare learners understand the "why" behind cardiac symptoms, laboratory values, diagnostic tests, procedures, and cardiovascular diagnoses.
Instead of relying on dense textbooks and endless memorization, learners follow Cory's journey through real-world cardiology scenarios, making difficult concepts easier to understand, remember, and apply in clinical practice.
What's Included?
Cardiac Laboratory Studies
Learn how to interpret and understand common cardiovascular laboratory tests, including:
BNP
Troponin
Lipid Panel
Lipoprotein(a) [Lp(a)]
And more
Cardiac Diagnostic Testing & Imaging
Understand when tests are used, what they reveal, and how they help guide diagnosis and treatment:
Echocardiography
Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE)
Bubble Studies
Cardiac Catheterization
Pericardiocentesis
Stress Testing
Sleep Studies
And more
Cardiovascular Diagnoses
Connect symptoms, laboratory findings, and diagnostic testing to real-world cardiac conditions:
Atrial Fibrillation
Premature Ventricular Contractions (PVCs)
Ventricular Tachycardia
Heart Murmurs
Pulmonary Hypertension
Cardiorenal Syndrome
Sleep Apnea and Cardiovascular Disease
And more
Why Students Love As The Heart Beats™
✅ Visual learning that makes complex concepts easier to remember
✅ Memorable analogies and storytelling techniques
✅ Simplified explanations without sacrificing clinical relevance
✅ Designed to reinforce classroom learning and NCLEX-style thinking
✅ Helps learners connect symptoms, labs, tests, and diagnoses
✅ Engaging illustrations featuring Cory Nary® and Dr. Andrea Gibson, DNP
✅ Ideal for nursing school, exam preparation, clinical rotations, and professional development
Purchase Options
Choose the learning experience that fits your needs:
Complete Collection Bundle
Get access to the entire As The Heart Beats™ Collection, including all available study guides and future additions included with your purchase plan.
Individual Learning Bundles
Purchase focused collections organized by topic:
Labs Collection – The Labs Don't Lie™
Tests Collection – Every Test Answers a Different Question™
Diagnoses Collection – The Diagnosis Lineup™
Each bundle is designed to help you build confidence in cardiovascular care while learning through memorable visuals and real-world clinical connections.
Make Cardiology Make Sense
Whether you're a nursing student preparing for exams, a new graduate building confidence, or a healthcare professional looking for a fresh way to understand cardiovascular concepts, As The Heart Beats™ delivers cardiology education in a way you've never seen before.
See It. Understand It. Save Lives.
