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Catalog/Handbook 2013-14 
    
Catalog/Handbook 2013-14 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

CVT 1261 - Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology


3 hours Lecture, 3 credits
Lower-Division College Credit
Prerequisites: CVT1000C and BSC 2086C
AA Elective: No
This course continues studies from Anatomy and Physiology I/II with a detailed study of adult and fetal cardiopulmonary anatomy, vasculature, and physiology in relation to the cardiac catheterization lab clinical experience. This course also covers the etiology, pathophysiology, and clinical manifestations and treatments of related cardiac, pulmonary, and peripheral diseases. Practical application covers arterial blood gas analysis, and introduces valve calculations, cardiac output calculations, and other hemodynamic calculations. This course continues the study of cardiac waveforms and ECG.


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