HLTH 250 - Basic Cardiac Arrhythmias Fall

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Kapiolani Community College

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3 hours lecture per week Prerequisite(s): A grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 130 or a grade of "C" or higher in BIOL 120, or a grade of "C" or higher in both ZOOL 141 and ZOOL 142 or a grade of "C" or higher in higher-level human anatomy and physiology coComment: Letter grade only. HLTH 250 may not be audited. HLTH 250 may not be taken credit/no credit. HLTH 250 is offered in the fall semester only. HLTH 250 presents a survey of cardiac anatomy and function, electrophysiological properties of the heart, common rhythms and arrhythmias. Upon successful completion of HLTH 250, the student should be able to: Describe and diagram the electrical conduction system of the heart. Identify and measure waves, intervals, rhythms and rates. Identify and describe the sinus rhythms with and without atrial arrhythmias. Define and identify fibrillation and cardioversion. Define junctional rhythm and identify junctional arrhythmias. Analyze and classify supraventricular tracings by specific names. Identify atrioventricular (AV) blocks and bundle branch blocks and list common causes. Diagnose active and passive ventricular arrhythmias, assess effect on cardiac output, and describe appropriate clinical response. Describe and identify artificial pacemakers and their rhythms. Interpret mixed tracings.

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3.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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