DMSI 136 - Cardiac Sonography II and Clinical Orientation Lab II
PREREQUISITES: DMSI 135
PROGRAM: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 2
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 1
LAB HOURS MIN: 1
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 2
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Fall 2022
This course will focus on ASE cardiac segments, systolic function, diastolic function, systolic and diastolic dysfunction, intracardiac pressures, left side chamber quantifications, coronary distribution and echocardiographic indications. Also discussed will be report formation and proper terminology.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: 1. Describe and identify the ASE cardiac segments and coronary distribution.
2. Describe and understand normal intracardiac pressures.
3. Understand the general indications for echocardiographic testing.
4. Use recommended interpretation criteria, understanding their value and limitations.
5. Describe and demonstrate methods of left and right heart quantification.
6. Demonstrate understanding of normal and abnormal systolic and diastolic function of the heart.
7. Demonstrate processes for systolic and diastolic dysfunction evaluation.
8. Understand the important elements of composing and generating preliminary and final reports using correct terminology.
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include - Cardiac segments
Right and left heart pressures
Systolic and diastolic function
Testing indications and reporting
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