Ultrasound Physics and Instrumentation I ((2 Units))

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Prerequisite: Acceptance into the Cleveland Clinic Cardiothoracic Ultrasound Program. Fundamental principles of ultrasound physics including sound wave generation and propagation in tissue; factors affecting acoustical impedance and reflection. Transducer design, characteristics and construction, and principles of Doppler ultrasound will also be covered. Integration of these theories, principles, and their clinical applications will be emphasized.