# Cardio Ex — Coronary & Peripheral Game

> Cardiology simulation game for medical professionals to practice diagnosis and treatment. (iPhone/iPad app by Level Ex, Inc..)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardio-ex/id1367176986 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Level Ex, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1081974613)
- Category: Medical, Education
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.65/5 from 287 App Store ratings · 44 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 12.0 · 133 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-03-12
- Data updated: 2026-06-10
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardio-ex/id1367176986/reviews.md

## What is Cardio Ex?

You work hard, now it’s time to play hard in the cardiology app that reimagines your specialty as a captivating video game. A winning combination of clinical and procedural gameplay brings you back to what you love about practicing medicine and delivers critical information that keeps you performing at the top of your game—all for FREE. Cases refresh daily: Diagnose and treat diseases from common to rare, and play even more heart-pumping PCI levels within Cardio Ex’s vivid vasculature. Rare medical scenarios and complications help you stay a beat ahead and prepare for your next real-life boss level. 

FEATURES:

*Real cardiology cases informed by expert cardiologists. Levels refresh every day with new diagnosis, treatment, and procedural challenges for you to try.

*New clinical levels: Acute myocardial infarction, HFpEF, HFrEF, multifocal atrial tachycardia, mitral regurgitation, atrial fibrillation, and more! Flex your deductive reasoning skills as you eliminate diseases, and weigh treatment options to maximize patient health and satisfaction before time runs out.

*Enhanced PCI gameplay in the heart-racing levels interventional cardiologists have loved since Cardio Ex’s release—plus new levels. Get ready to battle stenotic lesions, calcified lesions, bifurcation lesions, thrombosis, coronary artery dissection, and coronary artery perforation in striking recreations of the human heart.

*Free CME, accessible any time in its own designated area.

*Real-time feedback in game to better understand medical cases and your score.

*Supplemental, evidence-based reading materials post clinical gameplay to boost your expertise.

*Risk-free exploration of conditions, drug therapies, devices, and techniques most relevant to you.

*Rewards, achievements, and special collections that motivate you to sharpen specific skills and increase knowledge in select topics. Replay levels at your convenience to explore new approaches or improve your score.

*Collectible avatars, backgrounds, and titles that uniquely represent you and showcase your accomplishments.

Level Ex video games are played by over 750,000 medical professionals and endorsed by top academic institutions and medical societies for physician education and training. Cardio Ex is available for free to physicians, residents, medical students, and healthcare professionals worldwide: interventional cardiologists, general cardiologists, electrophysiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and other medical specialists.

Note: Cardio Ex uses Apple's Metal graphics API to render sophisticated 3D environments and simulate X-ray technology. For an optimal experience, devices with Apple A7 or higher are recommended.

Please rate and review Cardio Ex, and share your feedback at support@level-ex.com.

## Key features

- Daily refreshed cardiology cases
- Clinical diagnosis and treatment gameplay
- Enhanced PCI procedural simulation
- Free Continuing Medical Education (CME)
- Real-time feedback and scoring
- Evidence-based supplemental reading materials
- Collectible rewards and achievements

## Recent user reviews (10 of 44)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cardio-ex/id1367176986/reviews.md

### 4/5 — Dyspnoeic Dilemma

*2024-12-08, version 3.0.1*

diagnosis case is stuck on dyspnoeic dilemma

### 3/5 — Used to be really fun but I think it’s broken

*2024-11-09, version 3.0.1*

I’m studying engineering but I used to play this game with my friends (majority med students) at school (at least three years ago now) and we all used to enjoy the diagnosis levels the most. However, every time I’ve tried to play the game recently, it’s been stuck on the same diagnosis level, regardless of the level’s title. I’ve even tried making a new account in case my old account’s levels being maxed out was the reason, but still, I am stuck diagnosing Sarcoidosis. Please fix this!! I would definitely start playing again if this was resolved.

### 5/5 — Still a top tier app

*2024-08-03*

I love the new updates, CME cases, and more! At first i used this to understand more CCT procedures but now I’m using it to further embed my knowledge of my current CRMS courses! Very great cardiac games, the cases come filled with knowledge, and very interactive! I can’t wait to continue learning so i can start trying the IV cases. 10/10 study material & it’s fun!

### 5/5 — Really good but sometimes hard to understand

*2024-01-14, version 2.7.1*

So I got really invested in learning about this stuff, and the I thought what’s nothing better than to try find an app about it, that’s when I came across this game,no seriously this game is fantastic with amazing graphics and different interesting styles of game play which make it really fun.Though I do have one critique, you see this app is made for aged 12 and up, and being well somewhere in the middle of that age and adult myself there are definitely some some places of the game that younger people may not understand for example,I had to look up what an MRI was because I didn’t understand what it meant,I think rather than focusing on the really life situations the creator needs to take into consideration the target audience with more care because not understanding what the game wants would’ve take away the enjoyment out of the game entirely.Sorry for the review it’s just I’m very opinionated at times,but overall really enjoyable game.

### 4/5 — Please stop taking away control

*2023-05-17*

Love the game.  Absolutely infuriating that i am forced to click things and it constantly takes away control to highlight things.

### 5/5 — Amazing!

*2022-12-26, version 2.7.0*

Thank you for making this game. So much fun with learning.

### 5/5 — Thoroughly Impressed

*2022-03-29*

I love this game for its creative gaming design, and I am critically impressed that this game is free. I love all of the different simulations, but I have a special fondness for the diagnosis scenario, being the simulation I use most. I work as an AEMT, and find CardioEx to be an excellent practice in critical thinking and applying knowledge to real life situations. I find as well that by researching conditions featured in this game, I am more easily able to treat calls that might otherwise seem like nonsense with the gravity they deserve. Best of all, this makes educational tools into games (FOR FREE I MIGHT ADD), so I am able to study in my strongest learning style.

### 5/5 — AMAZING GAME

*2021-12-26*

i am a highschooler who is interested in medicine and this app is amazing!  This app is better than any other video game put there. All i ask is that level ex makes more levels because i am running out of levels. Over if you are interested in a future in medicine this is a great app to get. also playing this game with an anatomy book helps memorize all of the terms.
p.s. nuero ex? brain surgery? maybe thats the next one????

### 5/5 — Absolutely worth the download

*2021-08-15*

The graphics, music and content are mind blowing I absolutely love this game! The educational component are going to help me learn an amazing amount! Thank you!

### 3/5 — Great concept, but not yet medically applicable

*2021-04-23*

The idea and platform for this game are great, but it does not simulate what I would do in real life practice. As an example, I would not get a transesophageal echocardiogram as part of routine diagnosis for HFrEF. It would be great if the referenced information for each case can be a bit more detailed as well. For the case on hypertriglyceridemia, we give the patient icosapent ethyl until they are optimized, but nothing in the references even mention the REDUCE-IT trial. If these cases can be more robustly designed, this could be a fantastic learning tool.

## Frequently asked questions about Cardio Ex

### What is Cardio Ex?

Cardio Ex is a mobile application that simulates cardiology practice as a video game. It allows users to diagnose and treat various cardiac conditions and perform interventional procedures in realistic scenarios. The app aims to enhance medical professionals' skills and knowledge through engaging gameplay.

### What are the key features of Cardio Ex?

Key features include daily refreshed cardiology cases informed by experts, new clinical levels covering various heart conditions, enhanced PCI gameplay, free CME accessible anytime, real-time feedback, supplemental reading materials, and collectible rewards. It also offers risk-free exploration of conditions, therapies, and techniques.

### Is Cardio Ex free to use?

Yes, Cardio Ex is available for free to physicians, residents, medical students, and healthcare professionals worldwide. The app is funded through advertising.

### What are the system requirements for Cardio Ex?

For an optimal experience, devices with Apple A7 or higher are recommended. The app utilizes Apple's Metal graphics API to render sophisticated 3D environments and simulate X-ray technology.

### Who can benefit from using Cardio Ex?

Cardio Ex is designed for a wide range of medical professionals, including interventional cardiologists, general cardiologists, electrophysiologists, vascular surgeons, interventional radiologists, and other medical specialists. It is also suitable for residents, medical students, and healthcare professionals looking to sharpen their cardiology skills.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 3.0.1 — 2024-09-10

Bug fixes

### 3.0.0 — 2024-08-19

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### 2.7.4 — 2024-03-25

We’ve made behind-the-scenes improvements to ensure your experience always meets your expectations. Thanks for playing! Share feedback at support@level-ex.com, and don't forget to rate and review us. Learn more at www.levelex.com.

### 2.7.3 — 2024-03-11

We’ve made behind-the-scenes improvements to ensure your experience always meets your expectations. Thanks for playing! Share feedback at support@level-ex.com, and don't forget to rate and review us. Learn more at www.levelex.com.

### 2.7.1 — 2023-04-13

"We’ve made behind-the-scenes improvements to ensure your experience always meets your expectations. Thanks for playing! Share feedback at support@level-ex.com, and don't forget to rate and review us. Learn more at www.levelex.com."

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