Cardiac Techniques I ((12 credit hours))

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Provides a study of normal cardiovascular anatomy and physiology including hemodynamic concepts, electrophysiology, and the conduction system. Includes patient care and medical and legal issues of sonographers. Presents pathophysiologic conditions, signs and symptoms of valvular heart disease, ischemic cardiac disease, and infective endocarditis, and prosthetic heart valves and discussion of the various cardiac testing procedures used in diagnosis. Includes a laboratory component to develop basic skills in 2D, M-mode, Doppler scanning techniques and standard measurements. Lecture: 8 credits (120 contact hours). Laboratory: 4 credits (180 contact hours).