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May 05, 2024
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2022-2023 Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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DMSI 190 - Hemodynamics and EKG
PREREQUISITES: Program Chair Approval
PROGRAM: Diagnostic Medical Sonography
CREDIT HOURS MIN: 4
LECTURE HOURS MIN: 3
LAB HOURS MIN: 2
TOTAL CONTACT HOURS MIN: 5
DATE OF LAST REVISION: Spring, 2021
Introduces the student to the principles of hemodynamics in the heart and throughout the cardiovascular system. The physical principles of blood flow and the pathophysiologic effects are discussed. The principles of electrocardiography as well as the interpretation of the waveforms are discussed and analyzed. Pathological processes and waveform alteration because of such are covered and identified. Testing methods based on waveforms and hemodynamic principles are covered as well as the use of Holter monitors.
MAJOR COURSE LEARNING OBJECTIVES: Upon successful completion of this course the student will be expected to:
- Understand basic physics principles of blood flow
- Describe the flow of blood throughout the cardiovascular system
- Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of loading conditions on the heart as well as the pathophysiologic effects of leading and intracardiac pressures
- Identify the pathophysiologic effects on blood flow
- Demonstrate the methods for obtaining proper blood flow measurements
- Demonstrate the understanding of improper Doppler gate effects on blood flow measurements
- Understand the principles of electrocardiography and electrophysiology
- Describe the uses and principles of a cardiac respirogram
- Understand and identify the uses of a Holter monitor
- Demonstrate normal lead placement for obtaining EKG waveforms
- Demonstrate ability to identify normal EKG tracings
- Describe conduction abnormalities and the pathophysiologic effects on the EKG tracing
- Demonstrate ability to identify critical EKG tracings
COURSE CONTENT: Topical areas of study include -
- Hemodynamic principles
- Electrocardiography
- Electrophysiologic studies
- Holter monitoring
- Cardiovascular blood flow
- EKG lead placement
- Normal EKG tracings
- Pathological EKG tracings
Course Addendum - Syllabus (Click to expand)
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