CARD-220 Cardiovascular Procedures

The purpose of this course is to prepare students to enter the Invasive Cardiovascular Laboratory. Students will learn the concepts of the general diagnostic, therapeutic, and interventional procedures performed in the modern adult invasive cardiovascular laboratory.

Credits

2

Prerequisite

CARD-123 and CARD-124

Hours Weekly

2 hours weekly

Course Objectives

1. 1. Explain the historical evolution of cardiac catheterization.
2. 2. Describe indications, contraindications and complications of invasive procedures.
3. 3. Demonstrate the equipment used for performing an invasive procedure.
4. 4. Describe each task involved in performing a diagnostic right and left heart catheterization.
5. 5. Describe the equipment used in the management of arrhythmias.

Course Objectives

1. 1. Explain the historical evolution of cardiac catheterization.
2. 2. Describe indications, contraindications and complications of invasive procedures.
3. 3. Demonstrate the equipment used for performing an invasive procedure.
4. 4. Describe each task involved in performing a diagnostic right and left heart catheterization.
5. 5. Describe the equipment used in the management of arrhythmias.