Cardiovascular Technology (CVT)
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Electrocardiographic interpretation and testing procedures for the ECG technician. Includes anatomy and electrophysiology of the cardiac conduction system; basic cardiac arrhythmias including sinus, atrial, junctional, and ventricular arrhythmias and heartblocks.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A100
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Introduction to the concepts of cardiac catheterization primarily for diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Includes hemodynamics, cardiovascular radiologic safety, aseptic and sterile field maintenance, pressure monitoring equipment, catheters, and contrast used for catheterization. Catheterization techniques, drug pharmacology used in the procedures and complications of cardiac catheterization. PREREQUSITE: CVT A160.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A130
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Advanced procedures in electrocardiographic testing, including stress testing, Holter monitoring, and pacemakers. Advanced arrhythmias including ventricular conduction disturbances effects of drugs, electrolyte imbalances, myocardial infarction, and cardiac pharmacology.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A150
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Cardiac anatomy, physiology, and pathology. Includes cardiovascular structures, hemodynamics, cardiac output and blood pressure, coronary artery disease and myocardial infarction, valvular diseases, infectious diseases, cardiac tumors and myopathies, and congenital heart disease.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A160
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A170
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Introduction to ultrasound physics & instrumentation for cardiac and vascular anatomy, visualized on 2-dimensional and 3-dimensional ultrasound imaging.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A190
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Theory, equipment, and procedures for echocardiography to include M-mode, 2D, and Doppler. Recognition of specific echocardiographic patterns and abnormalities. Relates anatomical cardiac images to echocardiographic images. PREREQUSISITE: CVT A160.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A200
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Skill development in using echocardiographic imaging equipment, machine adjustments, and obtaining correct views on M-mode, 2-dimensional, Doppler and color flow echocardiograms under direct supervision. Includes exercises in recognition of cardiac anatomy and pathology found in diagnostic ultrasound imaging evaluation for cardiac function.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A205
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Experience in echocardiography in a clinical facility to include conferences or lectures by physicians, sonographers, and guest lecturers to relate patient clinical presentations to diagnostic findings. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A210
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The study of physical principles and instrumentation of diagnostic medical sonography, echocardiography, vascular ultrasound and peripheral vascular ultrasound. It includes sonographic equipment design, instrumentation and sonographic imaging application.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A220
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Clinical practice within a cardiac catheterization laboratory to include performances of patient monitoring, data collection, and recognition of anatomical and hemodynamic abnormalities for coronary artery disease. Course includes one hour of discussion-seminar with physician lecturers each week. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A240
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Advanced theory, equipment, and procedures in echocardiography, including Doppler, color flow Doppler in adults, pediatric and fetal echocardiography. Further development of techniques and evaluation of disease states using exercise stress, TEE, pharmacological stress, and contrast echocardiographic studies. PREREQUSIITE: CVT A200 and CVT A205.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A250
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Skill development in advanced echocardiographic techniques under direct supervision. Includes spectral Doppler, color flow Doppler, pediatric, stress/pharmacological stress, TEE, and further evaluation of adult echocardiography. Computer lab modules for advanced echocardiographic techniques and Registry Exam Review.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A255
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Diagnosis and scanning techniques in the evaluation of cerebrovascular disease by ultrasound and Doppler testing. Includes normal anatomy and physiology of the cerebrovasculature, ultrasound instrumentation, and examination techniques relating to pathologies. Upper and lower vascular extremity anatomy and imaging evaluation for diagnostic quality. Imaging demonstrations and direct student scanning.
Catalog Program Pages Referencing CVT A260
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Experience in echocardiography and cerebral vascular ultrasound in an assigned clinical facility to include conferences, physician lectures, and seminars relating to actual patient situations or examinations for diagnostic findings. Successful clinical performance evaluation and submission of written patient case study. Offered on a pass-no pass basis only.