340.855.01
SS/R: Biological Basis of Cardiovascular Disease Epidemiology
Location
East Baltimore
Term
4th Term
Department
Epidemiology
Credit(s)
2
Academic Year
2019 - 2020
Instruction Method
TBD
Monday, 3:30 - 5:20pm
Auditors Allowed
No
Available to Undergraduate
No
Grading Restriction
Pass/Fail
Course Instructor(s)
Contact Name
Frequency Schedule
Every Other Year
Resources
Prerequisite
340.751, 340.752, 340.753
Overview of cardiovascular pathophysiology specifically geared for students without a clinical medicine background. Topics covered include cardiovascular physiology, coronary heart disease, hypertension, heart failure, kidney disease, stroke, cardiovascular imaging, and electrocardiograms. Topics are covered by a combination of selected readings, invited speakers, and class discussions.
Learning Objectives
Upon successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
- Discuss normal and abnormal cardiac and vascular anatomy and physiology
- Describe pathophysiologic processes involved in common cardiovascular disease states, including atherosclerosis, coronary artery disease, and heart failure
- Describe biological mechanisms through which cardiovascular risk factors, including hypertension, kidney disease and diabetes, affect the cardiovascular system
- Identify the diagnostic techniques used to assess common cardiovascular disease states, including invasive and non-invasive imaging techniques
location: Welch Center: 2024 E Monument St; Whelton Conf Room 2-600