DMSG 109 - Introduction to the Cardiovascular System

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Description:

This introductory course covers the anatomic, physiologic and hemodynamic functions of the cardiovascular system. Topics include the embryologic development of the cardiovascular system, anatomical and physiological characteristics, heart sounds, biophysics of the cardiac cell, cardiac pumping action and its regulation, cardiovascular hemodynamics, coronary blood flow, systemic and pulmonary circulations, and the control of regional circulation. Restricted to DMS students.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northampton.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 861-5300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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