Learning Objectives for System Courses:
1.
Students will gain an integrated understanding of the basic mechanisms, processes, and structures associated with normal functioning of cardiovascular system. This includes but is not limited to: a.
Cardiac structures b.
Cardiac muscle function c.
Cardiac mechanical function d.
Regulation of cardiac function e.
Structure of the pulmonary and systemic vascular systems f.
Hemo-dynamics of the pulmonary and systemic vascular systems g.
Integrated cardiovascular function
2.
Students will gain an understanding of pathological mechanisms, processes and structures associated with commonly encountered disorders and conditions of the cardiovascular system. These specifically include: a.
Congenital heart disease b.
Heart failure c.
Ischemic heart disease d.
Valvular heart disease e.
Cardiomyopathies f.
Pericardial disease g.
Cardiac tumors
3.
Students will be able to use and evaluate basic tools and data to form appropriate differential diagnoses for commonly encountered diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system. This specifically includes: a.
History and physical b.
Electrocardiography c.
Imaging techniques d.
Laboratory tests
4.
Students will be able to evaluate management options and make basic treatment decisions for commonly encountered diseases and conditions of the cardiovascular system. This specifically includes: a.
Pharmacologic therapies b.
OPP
5.
Students will be able to use knowledge of disease prevalence and risk factors to form recommendations for individual patients that would promote good cardiovascular health.