Cardiopulmonary and Vascular Physical Therapy

Catalog description

This course focuses on current and evidence-based concepts in physical therapy management of patients with cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions across lifespan. The course will include application of anatomy and physiology concepts pertinent to cardiovascular and pulmonary conditions introduction of risk factors, pathophysiology, complications and comorbidities, lab values, diagnostic tests and procedures, medical and surgical intervention, in addition to implications to rehabilitation and potentials. Clinical reasoning framework, basic assessment skills, standardized outcome measures, intervention and current cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation protocols will be emphasized.