Introduction to Clinical Cardiology

Catalog description

This course is designed to provide senior medical students a comprehensive experience in caring for and managing patients with cardiology disorders in the inpatient and outpatient setting (Cardiology Consult Service and Cardiology Service. This course consists of a four-week sequence of curricular activities focusing on medical knowledge and clinical skills in an inpatient and outpatient cardiology setting to include Hands-on Experience: Supervised evaluation and management of patients with cardiology disorders in an in- and out-patient setting by faculty, residents, and fellows; and Self-Directed Learning: Focused review of topics related to the management of cardiology patients seen using the library and online resources. Goals: The purpose of this selective is for fourth-year medical students to build comprehensive knowledge and skills in the care and management of patients with cardiology disorders seen in the cardiology consult service and cardiology clinic. Objectives: Upon completion of this elective course, the student will be able to identify and apply specific knowledge and skills in caring for and managing cardiology patients encountered in and in- and out-patient setting. Complete a history and physical exam of each patient assigned to them on the Cardiology Consult Service and in the Cardiology Clinic to include the creation of a problem list, treatment plan, patient orders and daily progress notes, as well as document the encounter/visit in the Epic system. Complete a history and physical exam of each new patient assigned to them, present and effectively communicate the information to their attending. Explain, present, and communicate effectively the medical condition pertaining to their patients to the attending physician to include the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment plans. Read and interpret at least two electrocardiography (EKG) test on patients on the Cardiology Consult Service and present the findings to the attending. Attend echocardiograms and assist in the reading and interpretation of the scans with the Cardiology attendings. Attend the Cath Lab when procedures are being done on their assigned patients. Shadow sonographers during Echo week to learn about the basic views of TTE.