DMSG 253 - Cardiac Procedures II

Institution:

Northampton County Area Community College

Subject:

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Description:

This course will review cardiac procedures beyond the standard echocardiogram. Topics include exercise stress echo, dobutamine stress echocardiogram, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), contrast agents, saline bubble studies, cardiac catheterization and its correlation to echo, echocardiograms in the operating room, devices, left ventricular assist device (LVAD), Point of Care Ultrasound (POCUS) and more. The lab setting will continue hands-on practice using the non-dominant hand for scanning, reviewing proper technique and procedures, and fine-tuning motor skills and muscle memory, in a controlled setting. Restricted to DMS students.

Credits:

4.00

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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