MPAS 5406 Cardiology

4 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in Cardiology from the primary care perspective. The course focuses upon diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and patient management. Also covered is the relevant epidemiology, demographics, pathophysiology, expected history and physical, laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Students also learn how to utilize, evaluate, and interpret 12-lead and rhythm electrocardiograms. Important patient education, health promotion, and disease prevention will be included. Learning activities may include lectures, labs, case studies, small groups, self-directed study and individual activities. Assessment is conducted using written and lab examinations. Letter Grade