ECHO - 240 Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology I 4

This course contains lectures and interactive learning activities relative to adult acquired cardiac pathologies. Topics include cardiovascular pathophysiology, quantitative measurements, and the application of 2-D, M-Mode, and Doppler. Recognition of the sonographic appearances of cardiovascular disease is stressed. The student will utilize critical thinking skills to correlate patient history, clinical information, echocardiographic findings, and related imaging results to formulate a differential diagnosis and complete a technical report.

Pre-requisite(s):
Admission into the program

AND

DMSU/ECHO 200 (C or better), DMSU 230 (C or better), ECHO 210 (C or better), and ECHO 220 (C or better)
Co-Requisite(s):
ECHO 211 and ECHO 221