CVTE 4024 Cardiovascular Technology

This course is designed to be an introduction and overview of other facets of cardio vascular testing. The course will be taught with guest lecturers who will cover topics such as Nuclear Perfusion exams, Nuclear Pet Exams, Cardiac Catheterization, and cardiac MRI. The purpose of the course is to gain insight into the BIG picture in cardiovascular testing and how we all fit together as one team to help in the diagnosis of heart disease. The class will include observation of these different testing modalities.

Credits

2

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon the completion of this course, students will be able to demonstrate the following outcome-based learning skills:

1. Explain the difference between Angioplasty and the other various interventional procedures.
2. Discuss TIMI scores, ICE, and how echocardiography is used in the cath lab.
3. List the possible complications of a cardiac catheterization.
4. Discuss Cardiac MRI and how it is done.
5. Differentiate between an MRA and MRI.
6. Explain the difference between CT and CTA.
7. Explain a calcium score.
8. Differential between SPECT and Pet Imaging.
9. List the different isotopes used in nuclear medicine.