DSAE 1415 - Principles of Adult Echocardiography

Credit Hours: 4
Contact Hours - Lecture: 3 Lab: 4
An introduction to 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. Scanning techniques are correlated and taught in the laboratory sessions.
Prerequisite: Admission to the program. Corequisite: DMSO 1302, DSAE 1360 and DSAE 2303
Student Learning Outcomes
1 - Identify cardiac structures and functions in the normal heart 2 - Discuss normal hemodynamic parameters, including intracardiac pressures and oxygen saturation. 3 - Identify the electrophysiologic pathways and their functions. 4 - Identify the normal QRS complex and its relation to mechanical systole and diastole. 5 - Identify the coronary arteries and their associated wall segments. 6 - Demonstrate scanning techniques using standard protocol guidelines.