Cardiology

Catalog description

Offered autumn at Missoula College and Missoula Emergency Services. Requires completion of all program pre-requisites and admission to program. Provides an in-depth study in the pathophysiology and management of cardiovascular disease and related emergencies. Topics include anatomy and physiology of the heart and circulatory system, basics of electrophysiology, assessment of the cardiac patient, pathophysiology of atherosclerosis, specific conditions resulting from atherosclerotic heart disease, peripheral vascular emergencies, pharmacologic intervention, dysrhythmia recognition, and specific management of cardiac emergencies.