Fall Semester 2022 Catalog

ECHO 1310 ECHOCARDIOGRAPHY I

Credits

3

This course utilizes cardiac sonography fundamentals to evaluate cardiac anatomy, function and hemodynamics in diagnosing coronary artery heart disease. Incorporates all forms of noninvasive cardiovascular evaluation with emphasis on performance and interpretation of M-mode, 2-dimensional, and Doppler echocardiography. Emphasis will be placed on obtaining quality echocardiograms, and laboratory experience will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include: ventricular function, coronary artery disease, Stress Echocardiography, Transesophageal Echocardiography (TEE), 3-D/4-D Echocardiography, Contrast Echocardiography and advanced techniques/procedures.

Lecture Hours

0

Lab Hours

90

Prerequisite

ECHO 1100, CAVT 1030, DMSO 1040

Corequisite

CAVT 1080, ECHO 1370, DMSO 1080