CARD 222 Advanced Intravascular Interventional Procedures

Students will observe and in some cases assist the physician in performing intravascular interventional radiological procedures. Theory support will include an in-depth review of the anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, neurologic, respiratory, genitourinary, hepatobiliary, lymphatic, and gastrointestinal systems.

Credits

4

Prerequisite

CARD 231

Corequisite

CARD 261

Hours Weekly

2 hours lecture, 6 hours clinical

Course Objectives

1. Discuss equipment and imaging techniques used for the following:
   a. intra and extra cranial angiography
   b. myelography
   c. genitourinary angiography and interventional procedures
   d. gastrointestinal angiography and interventional procedures
   e. peripheral arteriography and interventional procedures
   f. lymphangiography
   g. pulmonary angiography
   h. percutaneous biopsy
   i. abscess drainage
2. Explain indications and contraindications for the following:
   a. intra and extra cranial angiography
   b. myelography
   c. genitourinary angiography and interventional procedures
   d. gastrointestinal angiography and interventional procedures
   e. peripheral arteriography and interventional procedures
   f. lymphangiography
   g. pulmonary angiography
   h. percutaneous biopsy
   i. abscess drainage
3. Describe complications associated with the following:
   a. intra and extra cranial angiography
   b. myelography
   c. genitourinary angiography and interventional procedures
   d. gastrointestinal angiography and interventional procedures
   e. peripheral arteriography and interventional procedures
   f. lymphangiography
   g. pulmonary angiography
   h. percutaneous biopsy
   i. abscess drainage
4. Demonstrate the ability to maintain medical and surgical asepsis.
5. Demonstrate the ability to select, prepare and utilize specialized equipment to restore cardiovascular
   wellness of clients.
6. Demonstrate technical proficiency in the performance of cardiovascular procedures.
7. Demonstrate ability to communicate with client and collaborate with other health team members

Course Objectives

1. Discuss equipment and imaging techniques used for the following:
   a. intra and extra cranial angiography
   b. myelography
   c. genitourinary angiography and interventional procedures
   d. gastrointestinal angiography and interventional procedures
   e. peripheral arteriography and interventional procedures
   f. lymphangiography
   g. pulmonary angiography
   h. percutaneous biopsy
   i. abscess drainage
2. Explain indications and contraindications for the following:
   a. intra and extra cranial angiography
   b. myelography
   c. genitourinary angiography and interventional procedures
   d. gastrointestinal angiography and interventional procedures
   e. peripheral arteriography and interventional procedures
   f. lymphangiography
   g. pulmonary angiography
   h. percutaneous biopsy
   i. abscess drainage
3. Describe complications associated with the following:
   a. intra and extra cranial angiography
   b. myelography
   c. genitourinary angiography and interventional procedures
   d. gastrointestinal angiography and interventional procedures
   e. peripheral arteriography and interventional procedures
   f. lymphangiography
   g. pulmonary angiography
   h. percutaneous biopsy
   i. abscess drainage
4. Demonstrate the ability to maintain medical and surgical asepsis.
5. Demonstrate the ability to select, prepare and utilize specialized equipment to restore cardiovascular
   wellness of clients.
6. Demonstrate technical proficiency in the performance of cardiovascular procedures.
7. Demonstrate ability to communicate with client and collaborate with other health team members