2019-2020 Course Catalog and Student Handbook 
    
    Apr 16, 2024  
2019-2020 Course Catalog and Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CAVT 2020 - Cardiac Catheterization 2


Prerequisite: CAVT 1020 , CAVT 1021 ;
Prerequisite/Corequisite: CAVT 2030 
An intensive study of the role of the CV Technologist in the various invasive Cardiac Catheterization procedures such as: Right and Left heart catheterization, temporary pacemakers, Swan-Ganz, and coronary angioplasty, Topics include: general principles of acid-base and blood gas collection, interpretation and analogies, cardiac surgery and peripheral vascular disease, basic principles of electrophysiology and pacemaker technology, congenital heart disease and corrective surgeries, and basic hemodynamic review. Lab experience will be provided. Contact hours: Class - 1, Lab - 6. Credit hours: 4 (T)