Cardiology I – A Review of Cardiovascular Anatomy and Physiology
by Cwanza A. Pinckney, M.D.
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Table of Contents
- Course Home
- Objectives
- Matching Exercise
- Introduction
- Anatomy: The Heart
- Anatomy: The Vessels
- Physiology: Introduction
- Physiology: Review of Circulation
- Physiology: The Cardiac Cycle
- Physiology: Innervation of the Heart
- Cardiac Electrophysiology: Introduction
- Cardiac Electrophysiology: Electrolytes
- Cardiac Electrophysiology: Cardiac Automaticity
- Cardiac Electrophysiology: The Cardiac Conduction System
- Cardiac Electrophysiology: Myocardial Contraction
- Sample Cases
- Case 1: Cardiac Tamponade
- Figure 1: Assessment
- Figure 2: Management
- Case 2: Cocaine Overdose
- Figure 3: Assessment
- Figure 4: Management
- Case 3: Hemorrhagic Shock
- Figure 5: Assessment
- Figure 6: Management
- Conclusion
- References
- Bibliography
Objectives
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Identify the basic anatomy of the cardiovascular system.
2. Describe basic principles of cardiovascular physiology.
3. Describe basic principles of cardiac electrophysiology.
4. Identify the following information concerning example cases of cardiovascular dysfunction:
-Typical Patient Presentation.
-Key Elements of the History and Physical Exam.
-Basic Pathophysiology.
-Initial Patient Assessment and Management.
Case Studies:
1. Cardiac Tamponade.
2. Cocaine Overdose.
3. Hemorrhagic Shock.