CARD-123 Hemodynamics

This course encompasses the physical principles and mathematical equations specifically applicable to the field of cardiovascular technology. The course includes studies in using mathematic formulas, chemistry, and physics to evaluate the hemodynamics of the cardiovascular system.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

BIOL-203, BIOL-204, PHYS-101 or equivalent; appropriate score on mathematics placement exam or eligible to enroll in MATH-070; CARD-121 and CARD-122

Hours Weekly

3 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Interpret waveform morphology of each cardiac chamber.
2. 2. Interpret cardiac pressures.
3. 3. Apply technical considerations to achieve accurate hemodynamic data.
4. 4. Apply clinical applications of hemodynamic data to derive accurate calculations.
5. 5. Describe the significance of “pullbacks”.
6. 6. Given several hemodynamic tracings, measure systolic, diastolic and mean pressures.
7. 7. Given hemodynamic data, solve the following calculations: cardiac output, cardiac index, stroke
   volume, pulmonary vascular resistance, systemic vascular resistance, valve area and shunts.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Interpret waveform morphology of each cardiac chamber.
2. 2. Interpret cardiac pressures.
3. 3. Apply technical considerations to achieve accurate hemodynamic data.
4. 4. Apply clinical applications of hemodynamic data to derive accurate calculations.
5. 5. Describe the significance of “pullbacks”.
6. 6. Given several hemodynamic tracings, measure systolic, diastolic and mean pressures.
7. 7. Given hemodynamic data, solve the following calculations: cardiac output, cardiac index, stroke
   volume, pulmonary vascular resistance, systemic vascular resistance, valve area and shunts.