DSAE 1240 Diagnostic Electrocardiography
Provides the basic technical skills of 12 lead electrocardiographic procedures, introduction to equipment, interpretation of EKG rhythm strips and their relation to various pathophysiology. The course also provides fundamental didactic training in Exercise Stress Testing and Holter/Event Monitoring. Presents terminology, instrumentation setup, monitoring, and interpretation of final results. Provides the basic technical skills of 2D, M Mode and Doppler echocardiography and cardiovascular hemodynamic monitoring of patients in critical care units. The course covers invasive diagnostic cardiovascular procedures, including cardiac catheterization, intra-arterial pressure monitoring, and indwelling arterial catheter insertion and hemodynamic monitoring.