ECHO - 241 Echocardiographic Evaluation of Pathology II 2

This course is a continuation of the adult echocardiographic exam to prepare the student for success in the clinical setting with pathologic conditions. This course contains lectures and interactive learning activities relative to 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. Related technical procedures and relevant cardiac surgeries are explored.

Pre-requisite(s):
Admission into the program

AND

DMSU/ECHO 200 (C or better), DMSU 230 (C or better), ECHO 210 (C or better), ECHO 211 (C or better), ECHO 220 (C or better), ECHO 221 (C or better), and ECHO 240 (C or better)
Co-Requisite(s):
ECHO 250 and ECHO 251