DSAE 2303 - Cardiovascular Concepts

3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 3 lab hours. 0 clinical hours.

Prerequisites: A grade of “C” or higher in all courses from previous semester.
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Anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system. Focuses on cardiovascular structural anatomy and relationships, electrical innervation, embryology, and hemodynamics of the cardiovascular system. Includes pathophysiology, etiology, pathology, signs, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment of related disease.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Identify the anatomical structures of the cardiovascular system; describe blood flow and electrical conduction through the heart; describe normal and pathological hemodynamics; list the major stages of fetal cardiovascular development; and describe the signs, symptoms, etiology, pathophysiology, risk factors, treatment methods, and evaluation methods for the most prevalent cardiovascular diseases.