Course overview
This course will provide students with a detailed knowledge of cardiovascular physiology, pathology, pharmacology, and haemodynamics. Physiology of the cardiovascular system including the electrical conduction, contraction and relaxation properties of the heart and the role of cardiac myocytes. Basic pathology of the cardiovascular system as well as the signs and symptoms of heart disease and the basics of cardiovascular pharmacology. Haemodynamic principles and calculations for estimation of intra-cardiac pressures, pressure gradients and stroke volumes.
Course learning outcomes
- Describe in detail the physiology of the heart including the motion of heart during cardiac cycle, action potentials, Frank-Starling law, phases of the cardiac cycle, cardiac output and heart sounds.
- Interpret ECG rhythms and describe the effects of abnormal rhythms.
- Describe in detail common cardiovascular pathologies, and how these affect the heart and peripheral vessels
- Explain the normal contraction of the heart and function of the blood vessels, the changes which occur in heart failure, and why these changes occur.
- Analyse the basic mechanism and action of drugs on the cardiovascular system including: inotropic/chronotropic drugs, anti-arrhythmic, anti-hypertensive, anti-anginal, anti-coagulant and diuretics.
- Demonstrate knowledge and appropriate use of basic haemodynamic measurements and their limitations.
- Autonomously plan and describe a steam appropriate sonography examination using advanced knowledge of anatomy, physiology, normal and abnormal sonographic appearances, ultrasound physics and image optimisation.
Availability
Class details
Online
Group 1
Class number 65849
Section LE01
Size 40
Available 40
Class number 68205
Section TU01
Size 40
Available 40
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