DSAE 2304 - Cardiac Sonography Pathophysiology I

3 credit hours. 2 lecture hours. 4 lab hours. 0 clinical hours.

Prerequisites: A grade of “C”or higher in all courses from previous semester.
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Adult cardiac pathologies. Topics include cardiovascular pathophysiology, quantitative measurements and the application of 2-D, M-Mode and Doppler. Recognition of the sonographic appearances of cardiovascular disease is stressed.
Additional Fees: Lab fee $24; PACS fee $80
Measurable Learning Outcomes:
Evaluate the etiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and sonographic features of common valvular and myocardial diseases; discuss the criteria for recognition, evaluation, and quantification of these diseases; and identify pathophysiology and hemodynamic consequences.