CVTT 2504 Diagnostic Echocardiography with Lab
An introduction to scanning techniques and procedures with hands-on experience in a lab setting and to the cardiovascular anatomy and physiology, including hemodynamics and spatial relationships of the normal adult heart. Topics include anatomical correlation of 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler sonographic imaging, as well as advanced echocardiographic procedures to include: stress echo, contrast studies, transesophageal echocardiograms, and invasive and noninvasive cardiac testing. Scanning techniques are correlated and taught in the laboratory sessions. Emphasis is placed on the sonographic evaluation of the normal adult heart.