Internal Medicine - Cardiology

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Student will learn 1) Evaluation and therapy of clinical cardiology patients, 2) Proficiency in physical diagnostic techniques, 3) Introduction to non-invasive cardiology, including EKG, stress testing both exercise treadmill and nuclear procedures, M-Mode, and two dimensional echocardiography, 4) Direct hands-on invasive procedures on patients that the attending works up, as well as other selected patients, 5) Intensive care experience, including management and proficiency in dealing with acutely ill cardiac patients, and ascertaining the ability to use hemodynamic monitoring and intensive care treatment such as drugs, intra-aortic balloon, etc. Experience with both in-patients and out-patients will be offered. Primary emphasis will be placed on learning basic cardiology and sharpening skills. Student will work with 3 to 5 patients per week. Clinical ward performance = 100% of grade. Student performance will be evaluated by faculty on written departmental forms to assess: history-taking ability, expertise in performing physical exam, formulation of clinical judgment, diagnostic approach, rapport with nursing staff and fellow physicians. Prerequisite: INMD 975.