CARD 120 — Vascular Imaging and Pathology
This course provides fundamental kno wledge for vascular diagnostic and interventional testing and vascular pathology. An overview of current testing techniques in ultrasound imaging, angiography, vascular MRI and Computed tomography (CT) will be provided. This course includes a review of vascular pathophysiology and current medical therapy. Physiology and hemodynamics of normal and diseased vessels will be reviewed. Risk facto rs associated with vascular disease will complete the course. Prerequisite(s): CARD program acceptance Corequisite(s): CARD-100, CARD-105, CARD-125, HLTH- 155, PHYS-110