Cardiovascular Anatomy & Physiology
Credits: 2
Course Number: 10-526-250
Course Description
10-526-250 CARDIOVASCULAR ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY... continues the study of the human heart in cross-sectional planes and as a three-dimensional anatomical structure with mechanical and hemodynamic characteristics. Learners will explore cardiac development and put into practice basic and advanced cardiovascular physiology concepts. (Prerequisites: Acceptance in the Echocardiography program and/or permission of program faculty; 10-806-177, General Anatomy and Physiology; 10-806-179, Advanced Anatomy and Physiology; Corequisites: 10-526-200, Introduction to DMS; 10-526-210, Cross Sectional Anatomy)
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What will I learn?
- Analyze basic anatomy, anatomic variants, and sonographic appearances of the normal cardiac structures.
- Analyze basic cardiac physiology.
- Analyze the function of the cardiac muscle.
- Evaluate a cardiovascular assessment.
- Analyze the body fluid as it relates to the cardiovascular system.
- Summarize the arterial, venous, and capillary anatomy and physiology.
- Discuss cardiovascular responses to physiological stresses and pathological situations.
- Explain the embryologic development of the human heart.
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