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May 06, 2024
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2016-2017 Course Catalog & Student Handbook [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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ECHO 1320 - Echocardiography II
Prerequisite: ECHO 1310 ;
Prerequisite/Corequisite: ECHO 1370 or ECHO 1371 or ECHO 1372
This course utilizes fundamentals to evaluate cardiac function and acquired disease states. Incorporates all forms of noninvasive cardiovascular evaluation with emphasis on performance and interpretation of M-mode, 2-dimensional, and Doppler echocardiography. Emphasis will be placed on obtaining quality echocardiograms, and laboratory experience will demonstrate the application of theoretical principles and concepts. Topics include: valvular heart disease, cardiomyopathies, systemic and pulmonary hypertensive heart disease, pericardial diseases, systemic disease, cardiac transplantation, cardiac tumors/masses, diseases of the aorta, pericardial diseases, and miscellaneous topics. Contact hours: Class - 0, Lab - 6. Credit hours: 3 (T)
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