This course provides an in-depth study of angiographic approaches to diagnostic and interventional procedures performed in a cardiac catherization laboratory. Emphasis is placed on assessment of symptomatic patient conditions, evaluation of hemodynamics cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary systems in correlation to cardiovascular anatomy and pathology, congenital heart defects, electrophysiology, specialized equipment, and surgical interventions. Upon completion, students should be able to identify abnormal cardiovascular anatomy, pathology, interpret physiologic hemodynamics, and understand the use of specialized equipment needed for treatment during surgical interventions.

2014FA - New Course Version (S24124) New State Prereq ICV 118