CAVT 1080 ADVANCED HEMODYNAMICS AND CARDIAC PHYSIOLOGY

Credits

3

The student is introduced to various forms of invasive monitoring. Various forms of invasive access are studied, including right and left heart catherization, arterial line setups, and appropriate care. Emphasis is placed on the basics of hemodynamic monitoring and interpretation. Also provides an overview of cardiovascular physiology and pathophysiology. Topics include: hemodynamics, aseptic technique, infection control, biochemistry of the cardiac muscle, conduction system, electrocardiogram, pathophysiology of acquired diseases, embryological development, and pathophysiology of congenital diseases.

Lecture Hours

15

Lab Hours

60

Prerequisite

Cardiovascular Program – CAVT 1002, CAVT 1030, CAVT 1100 Echocardiography Program – CAVT 1030, ECHO 1100, DMSO 1040

Corequisite

Cardiovascular Program – CAVT 1020, CAVT 1021 Echocardiography Program – ECHO 1310, ECHO 1370, DMSO 1080