Cardiopulmonary System II: Evaluation & Management

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This advanced course in evaluation and intervention for the cardiovascular and pulmonary patient will include advanced ECG interpretation including stress testing. Recent advances in cardiopulmonary care as well as ischemic cardiac conditions, cardiac muscle dysfunction, COPD and restrictive lung dysfunctions and their implications for physical therapy will be discussed. Students will be able to create Phase II and III cardiac pulmonary rehabilitation plans of care.