CVT 2421C - Invasive Cardiology II

Institution:

Florida SouthWestern State College

Subject:

Cardiovascular Technology

Description:

This course is designed to tie together cardiac disease processes with diagnostic and interventional cardiac catheterization procedures. Students will be presented with classifications and the use of equipment and techniques used in invasive cardiology. An in-depth presentation of various cardiac diseases including coronary artery disease, angina, myocardial infarction, heart failure, valve diseases, cardiomyopathies, pericardial disorders, arrhythmias, congenital anomalies and repair procedures is also presented. Additionally, students learn the various calculations performed in the catheterization lab including cardiac outputs, vascular resistance, valve areas and shunts.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.fsw.edu

Phone Number:

(239) 489-9300

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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