The goal of this course is to provide such instruction in the context of an intensive one-week course. This course assumes no prior background in biology or medicine. Applications of current technology to the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases will also be reviewed. The faculty represents leaders in the fields of cardiovascular medicine, medical physics and engineering, and biomedical research. Enrollment for this course is limited.
Early registration is suggested.
The course will consist of lectures and discussion periods covering principal topics and issues. Each morning a clinical case will be discussed illustrating some of the concepts discussed in the previous day's lectures. Each afternoon a session will be devoted to quantitative problem solving. Structure of Cardiovascular System Normal anatomy of the vessels and heart will be reviewed from the microscopic to the gross anatomic level. Also, examples will be presented as to how pathologic processes alter the normal anatomy.