Course Overview
DSON 2003 Cardiac Sonography is a continuation of DSON 1003 Cardiac Sonography. The focus of this course shifts to the etiology, hemodynamics, signs, and symptoms, and sonographic patterns as relevant to the interpretation and quantification of cardiac disease. The course includes modules on abnormal systole and diastole, systemic and pulmonary hypertension, valve disease, coronary artery disease, and cardiomyopathy. Students are challenged throughout this course to fully appreciate the many variables that are factors in the accurate assessment and documentation of cardiac pathology. The theory learned in DSON 1003 will be integrated throughout this course.
Prerequisite(s)
Credits
4.0
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Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Using medical terminology and abbreviations, describe the etiology, patient history and clinical signs and symptoms in patients with various cardiac conditions.
- Describe the impact on cardiac hemodynamics during provocative/dynamic maneuvers such as the Valsalva Maneuver. (3.3d)
- Correlate results from diagnostic imaging (radiography, computerized tomography, nuclear medicine, and magnetic resonance studies). (5.2b)
- Correlate results from cardiac testing (ECG, holter monitoring, stress ECG). (5.2d)
- Understand the application of stress echocardiography. (3.3e)
- Quantify the severity of cardiac pathology by integrating knowledge of anatomy and disease progression and applying correct variables within calculations.
- Identify potential limitations in cardiac sonography, including artifacts and variations in normal anatomy.
- Correlate results from auscultation with cardiac pathologies. (5.2e)
- Describe the principles and interpretation of spectral Doppler, tissue Doppler, strain rate imaging and ultrasound contrast imaging in the setting of cardiac pathology. (Appendix E)
- Explain how to modify the examination based on the provided patient symptoms, clinical history, laboratory results, and sonographic findings while integrating knowledge of disease processes. (5.1a, 5.1c, 5.1e, 5.2a, 5.3k)
Effective as of Winter 2024
Related Programs
Cardiac Sonography 2 (DSON 2003) is offered as a part of the following programs:
School of Health Sciences
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Cardiac Sonography Option)
Diploma Full-time
- Diagnostic Medical Sonography (General and Cardiac Sonography Option)
Diploma Full-time
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