The focus of this lab is on heritable diseases of the heart. You are cast here as a virtual intern to accompany a doctor examining different patients. Each patient is examined using more than one diagnostic tool and at each stage, the doctor will invite you to examine the patient yourself and ask for your opinion. Introduction to Cardiothoracic Imaging from Yale University School of Medicine. Beautifully organized resource with images useful in teaching normal and abnormal anatomy.
Many case studies are available.
The cases often include multiple images and echocardiogram movies . Case simulations allow the student to choose sequential steps in patient care from groups of possible choices. Feedback is given. Trauma Patient Case Presentations . Patient history and physical are supplemented by diagnostic imaging studies and laboratory exam results.