GMED 5063 - Outpatient Cardiology/Atlanta

Institution:

Augusta University

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Prerequisite: None This elective will allow the senior student to participate in a busy cardiology practice in the outpatient setting. The student will be involved in the evaluation of new patients and consultations, in terms of physical examinations and discussion of acceptable methods of diagnosis and treatment. Cardiovascular risk assessment, diagnosis and treatment are emphasized. Hyperlipidemia management and women and heart disease are also a special focus. The student will be involved daily with treadmill exercise testing including nuclear stress testing and stress echocardiography. Echocardiograms, EKGs, Holter monitoring, and Event recordings are reviewed daily. The student will have exposure to Electron Beam CT for the diagnosis of CAD. 7.000 Credit Hours 40.000 Other hours Levels: Professional Semester Schedule Types: Supervised Lab/Clinic Medicine College SOM Medicine General Department

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.augusta.edu

Phone Number:

(706) 721-0211

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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