Cardiopulmonary Health and Disease

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This course is designed to provide the student with a basic understanding of current topics in cardiovascular health, the pathophysiology of disorders limiting exercise, the significance in athletes and those with such conditions/disease, and management of these disorders through exercise and nutrition. Topics to be addressed include, cardiomyopathies, ischemia, infarction, coronary artery disease, valvular diseases, peripheral arterial diseases, and atheroslcerosis. Special topics to be covered include; the affects of obesity, metabolic syndrome, diabetes mellitus, and endocrine disorders on the cardiovascular systems. Additionally an emphasis on the affects of nutrition and exercise on cardiovascular health and disease will pervade each discussion and will be also addressed as independent topics. The pre-requisite of HS 501 is required.