Cardiovascular Sonography - Pediatric Echocardiography I

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In this course congenital heart disease will be examined via the segmental anatomy approach. Embryology, the normal fetal and postnatal heart and their circulations, hemodynamics, scanning views and techniques, congenital and acquired cardiac pathology and their related sequalae will be investigated. Emphasis will be placed on defect anatomy and hemodynamic consequences and the surgical repair or other treatment options associated with each anomaly will be considered. Recognition of congenital pathology and the development of critical thinking skills to correlate patient history, clinical information, echo findings, and related imaging results to formulate a differential diagnosis will be demonstrated upon completion of the course. Case studies and image reviews will allow the students to build upon their acquired knowledge and skillset. Prerequisite: Completion of fall semester I, spring semester I, and summer semester I.