CVT 226 - Cardiac Hemodynamics

Institution:

Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg

Subject:

Cardiovascular Technology

Description:

Presents extensive cardiac hemodynamics for all valvular disease states including the relationship to cardiac anatomy, physiology, and cardiovascular function parameters. Quantitative evaluation methods utilized in the adult cardiac sonography laboratory in order to evaluate all cardiac pathologies are first presented and then performed by the student. The laboratory component is designed to teach scanning techniques necessary to quantitate cardiac hemodynamic abnormalities in the clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on master performance of basic and advanced Doppler techniques and valvular pathologies. The student is expected to perform each measurement during weekly laboratory assignments throughout the semester. Enrollment is restricted to students in the Cardiovascular Sonography AS program. A course fee is required. Prerequisite: CVT 219, 220, and 223 with grades of C or higher. Corequisite: CVT 224.

Credits:

1.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

CVT 219 & CVT 220 & CVT 223 & CVT 224

Corequisites:

CVT 224

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture/Lab

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.hacc.edu

Phone Number:

(717) 780-2300

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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