Cardiovascular Principles in Sonographic Imaging

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This course discusses cardiovascular anatomy, ultrasound image orientation, scan planes, routine views, sonographic anatomy, the normal ultrasound exam protocol for the echocardiogram, left ventricle function indicators, hemodynamics and Doppler applications to echocardiography, spectral Doppler measurements, indirect measurements, Doppler methods, right heart pressures, and introductory echocardiography findings in the following disease states: aortic stenosis, aortic regurgitation, mitral stenosis, and mitral regurgitation assessment. Prerequisite: admission to Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. Offered Fall.