Medicine - Clinical Cardiolgy

Catalog description

This course in cardiology offers an experience in the clinical evaluation and treatment of patients with a variety of cardiovascular problems. The students, as sub-interns, will function on the cardiovascular service as an integral part in the care of the seriously-ill patient with a wide range of problems. The students will participate in cardiovascular rounds with one of the members of the cardiology staff, during which time clinical skills in bedside diagnosis and auscultation will be emphasized and developed. They will have an opportunity to develop expertise in the interpretation of electrocardiograms daily. The treatment of arrhythmias and heart failure will be stressed. They may also have an opportunity to follow patients through cardiac catheterization procedures or TEE and to participate in the computation and assessment of the catheterization date. The elective schedule includes two weeks on CV1, one week on consult rounds (CON1), and one week on advanced heart failure rounds.