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1.00 Credits
All students will rotate through the clinical affiliate hospitals. Students will be assigned to select departments (cardiac catheterization, echocardiography, non invasive cardiography, ambulatory cardiac care unit, cardiac rehabilitation and the open heart surgical suite). The rotations are primarily observational and provide students with the opportunity to see the various tests and surgeries patients with cardiovascular disease experience. Limited performance of non invasive tasks under direct supervision is permissible. Prerequisite(s): BIO 130; BIO 131; Corequisites: CV 100; CV 105.
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide an in depth study of cardiovascular physiology, including circulatory hemodynamics, cardiac output and control mechanisms, electrophysiology and myocardial mechanics. Also included: review of angiographic techniques, right and left heart catheterization protocols for diagnosis of ventricular function abnormalities, assessment of coronary anatomy, and hemodynamic waveform morphology analysis in the clinical setting. Prerequisite(s): CV 100; CV 105; CV 123; AHS 202. Corequisite: NUR 126
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1.00 Credits
This laboratory is designed to provide a simulation experience in which students will learn to prepare manifold systems, cardiac catheters, guide wires, needles and sheaths. Students will also utilize cardiac output machines, oximeter and defibrillator/cardioverters. Students will acquire a working knowledge of pacemakers and ICD's, and will learn hemodynamic analysis data. Prerequisite(s): CV 100; CV 105; CV 123; AHS 202. Corequisite: NUR 126
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2.00 Credits
This course includes the review of cardiovascular anatomy and structural relationships with the cardiopulmonary and vascular system. The function and regulation of the heart and blood vessels, cellular structure and function, electrical activity and cardiovascular integration and adaptation will be discussed. Heart sounds and murmurs will be reviewed as will blood pressure regulation. The study of cardiovascular pathophysiology will include an in depth review of various cardiac diseases, related etiology and treatment options including: ischemic cardiac disease, heart failure, and valvular heart disease. Prerequisite(s): BIO 132; BIO 133, CV 100, and CV 105
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3.00 Credits
This course is an introduction to the principles of ultrasound physics, instrumentation and theory relevant to the Cardiac Sonographer and Ultrasonographer. Concepts discussed will include: math for physics review; ultrasound physics; transducer construction and characteristics; sound beam formation and characteristics; instrumentation; image storage and display; Doppler instrumentation and principles; artifacts and bio effects. Prerequisite(s): AHS 136 Corequisite: CV 122
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3.00 Credits
This course is designed to provide Cardiovascular Technology students with the foundations of echocardiography. The course will provide an explanation of cardiac ultrasound and its use in the evaluation of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy. The course will also provide students with the knowledge necessary to determine the presence of cardiac diseases and pathology as seen during an echocardiographic exam. A review of the various medical and surgical treatments used in the care of patients with cardiac disease will be included in the course. Basic machine mechanics, basic physics as related to ultrasound, two dimensional, M mode, Doppler, and Color Doppler techniques will be covered. Prerequisite(s): BIO 132; BIO 133. Corequisite: CV 113
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3.00 Credits
This course emphasizes electrocardiogram (EKG) arrhythmia recognition in the health care setting. Review of the cardiac conduction system and its relation to mechanical events in the cardiac cycle will provide the basis for understanding interpretation of cardiac rhythm strips and 12 lead electrocardiograms. Additionally, the utilization of ambulatory EKG monitoring and exercise testing will be discussed. Prerequisite(s): BIO 132; BIO 133
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8.00 Credits
This course includes 240 clinical hours. The students will practice skills in scrubbing, monitoring, preparing and assisting the cardiologist during invasive and non invasive diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. This 6 week summer clinical rotation takes place at Southern Maine Community College and may include various hospitals experiences throughout Southern and Central Maine and Southern New Hampshire. Prerequisite(s): CV 106; CV 110; CV 111; AHS 202
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4.00 Credits
This clinical rotation is designed for students who have chosen one of the four clinical areas as a career training path. During the second half of the fall semester of the second year students will spend 40 hours per week in the hospital setting gaining knowledge and expertise in one of the following areas: cardiac cath lab, echocardiography, non invasive electrocardiography, or anesthesia monitoring within the operating room. Prerequisite(s): CV 124.
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3.00 Credits
This course is a continuation of the principles learned in CV 122. The CV student will learn more detailed applications for Doppler ultrasound, review disease pathologies such as cardiac tumors, ischemic heart disease, and diseases of the aorta and the determination of systolic and diastolic dysfunction. Students will also be introduced to the echo findings of congenital heart disease in the adult and child. An introduction to the newer applications of Echocardiography will include: Transesophageal Echo, stress echo, vascular ultrasound, contrast echocardiography use and 3 D echocardiography. Prerequisite(s): CV 113; CV 122
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