Non-Invasive Cardiology I w/Lab

Catalog description

This first course in the non-invasive adult echocardiography deals with the theory, rationale, application, performance and interpretation of a standard 2D echocardiogram. Standard views recommended by the American Society of Echocardiography will be performed. Measurements from M-mode and 2D will be discussed and demonstrated. This course will cover fundamentals of color flow imaging and spectral Doppler. Normal and abnormal values will be discussed. The student is required to perform a complete 2D echocardiogram at the completion of this course.