Schedule
Tue, 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM (5/13/2013 - 8/2/2013) Location: MAIN LEINT 2001
Wed, 10:15 AM - 3:15 PM (5/13/2013 - 8/2/2013) Location: MAIN LEINT 2001
Description
Credit Hours: 6
Prerequisites: DMS 118, DMS 238
This course expands on the cardiac pathologic conditions including prosthetic valve evaluation, infective endocarditis, and cardiomyopathies. Comparative imaging, pathophysiology, sonographic appearance and Doppler echocardiography are integrated into the lectures. Vascular concentrations will include upper extremity venous and arterial exams and graft assessment and abdominal Doppler evaluation. Pathologies of thrombus and arterial plaque and signs and symptoms of arterial and venous pathology are addressed. The laboratory setting is used to enhance and reinforce material taught didactically. Students will also present interesting cases in a small group setting. Patient's medical history, pertinent lab values, medical procedures, and sonographic images comprise a complete case review to be followed by an open discussion. In addition, the essential elements of technical report writing are taught.