The student will learn the role of the echocardiographer in vascular studies. Emphasis will be on the anatomy and physiology of the vascular system, hemodynamics, and pathophysiology of the vascular system. The student will learn the different tests and techniques for noninvasive studies of the peripheral arteries, veins, and cerebrovascular system. This is a WECM course number. This course is a continuation of Echocardiology Lab Fundamentals.
Special emphasis is placed on heart pathologies.
This course includes a discussion of pericardial disease, cardiomyopathies, cardiac masses, and endocarditis. This is a WECM course number. Written reports, review of current professional literature, and attendance at conferences are required. This course contains the capstone experience for the Allied Health Imaging - Echocardiology Technology program. This is a WECM course number.