MPAS 5209 Cardiovascular 1

2 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. Students learn the relevant epidemiology, demographics, risk factors, pathophysiology, expected history and physical examination findings, diagnostic laboratory and imaging studies, treatments, and monitoring. Important patient education, health promotion, disease prevention, and screening guidelines will be included. Students also learn how to utilize, evaluate, and interpret 12-lead and rhythm electrocardiograms. 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 Summer
Letter Grade