Congenital conditions including outflow and inflow obstruction and volume overload are discussed. Acquired pathological conditions are also presented. Material will be correlated with sonographic images and differential diagnoses discussed. A continuation of CVT 207. The student is provided with the additional clinical experience needed to perform a complete 2D echocardiographic examination with Doppler and Color Doppler correlation on the adult heart.
Students perform examinations with indirect supervision.
The course includes and introduction to pediatric and fetal echocardiography scanning.