Diagnostic Cardiac Sonography

This course is an introduction to the basic principles of ECG and normal hemodynamic and physiologic anatomy. Common dysrhythmias will be discussed as well as abnormality recognition, stress testing, and the conduction system. Additionally, an introduction to cardiovascular physiology, normal anatomy, anatomical variants, physiology, and hemodynamics will be explored in relation to the echocardiographic exam. Students will be introduced to transthoracic echocardiography including 2D, M-mode, spectral and color Doppler, standard echocardiographic views, measurements, and quantitation principles for each standard view. The course will include image orientation, scan techniques for each view, normal anatomical structures, and patient positioning.