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2017-2018 Catalog 
    
2017-2018 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

MPAS 5406 Cardiovascular Medicine


4 SCH. This course presents common conditions encountered in cardiovascular medicine 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.
Offered Fall
Letter Grade