CVT 1270 - Cardiovascular Pathophysiology

Credit Hours: 3.0
Prerequisite(s): None
Corequisite(s): None
This course covers pathophysiologic concepts and interventions for patients with structural heart, coronary vessel and vascular disease and disorders. The pathology of physiologic function is detailed. Associated pathophysiology is covered in each disease presentation and includes diagnostic examinations, symptoms, sequela, associated laboratory tests and potential surgical and palliative measures. This course is designed to broaden the technologists understanding of pathophysiology by exploring causes, alterations and physiology adaptations, manifestations, and resolution of disease states. This course is structured to furnish the student with the dynamic aspects of disease processes.
Occupational (A.S. and A.A.S.)