CARD 201 — Cardiovascular Pharmacology
This course is designed to prepare cardiovascular students to choose, handle, and administer the numerous cardiovascular and related medications utilized in invasive cardiology. The general principles of pharmacology such as pharmacokinetics, dose calculations, mode of action, and routes of administration will be discussed. The indications and contraindications of medications used in the management of cardiovascular diseases will be evaluated. Students will also develop global competence when comparing the pharmaceutical industry in other parts of the world in relation to the United States.