Read electrocardiograms and Holter-recorded arrhythmias at daily sessions with senior cardiologists. Cardiology service includes active cardiac-catheterization laboratories. Priority is given to clinical research involving resident staff. Coronary Care One of the largest comprehensive coronary care systems in Maryland with 48 beds for patient care. Acquire experience in interpreting cardiac arrhythmias, managing resuscitation team, managing cardiac pacemakers,using Swan Ganz catheters, and initially managing acute cardiac episodes using a chest pain emergency service.
Research projects are available and resident participation is encouraged.
Receive hands-on experience in managing mechanical ventilators and cardiovascular monitoring devices, and in performing invasive procedures. Daily rounds are held with full time intensivist. Pathophysiology and clinical management are stressed. Endocrinology and Metabolism Gastroenterology Housed in a 3,200 square foot suite with the capability to perform up to five procedures simultaneously, such as fiber optic endoscopy, esophagealsclerosis of varices, peritoneoscopy, and liver biopsy. Diagnostic procedures include duodenal drainage, gastric analysis, secretin pancreatic function testing, Bernstein tests, small bowel biopsy, and esophageal manometry.