EMSP 175 — Advanced Cardiology
This course provides an in -depth study into the pathophysiology and management of cardiovascul ar disease and related emergencies. Topics include a review of the cardiac patient, pathophysiology of heart and valve disease, acute coronary syndromes, atherosclerosis, specific conditions resulting from the atherosclerotic heart disease, peripheral vasc ular emergencies, pharmacologic intervention, dysrhythmia recognition, and management of cardiac emergencies. Prerequisite(s): BIOL-138, EMSP-115, EMSP-120, EMSP-150 Corequisite(s): EMSP-165, EMSP-170