CARD 122 Cardiac Anatomy and Pathophysiology

The purpose of this course is to provide in-depth study of cardiovascular anatomy and pathophysiology including circulatory dynamics, cardiac output, and control mechanisms. Also included will be pathophysiological mechanisms of embryology, congenital and acquired cardiovascular diseases and an analysis of the components of the Wigger’s diagram in relation to cardiovascular circulation system. This course also includes a research project on cardiac pathology in which students effectively find, evaluate, and use information ethically.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the Cardiovascular Technology program and BIOL 204/204L

Hours Weekly

Hybrid – 3 hours scheduled remote weekly for 7 weeks

Course Objectives

1. Identify internal and external anatomical structures of the heart to include cardiac chambers, septa, apparatus, coronary arteries, cardiac valves, and the great vessels.
2. Identify coronary artery distribution and physiology including the relationship with the great vessels, coronary perfusion pressure, determinates of coronary flow, microcirculation, autoregulation, and fetal shunts.
3. Describe the structure and function of cardiac anatomy and its role in cardiovascular circulation for normal anatomy and congenital anomalies.
4. Discuss the mechanism by which the kidney regulates blood pressure.
5. Discuss the signs/symptoms, pathologies, etiologies, complications, and treatments of cardiovascular diseases.
6. Analyze the components of the Wigger’s diagram.
7. Demonstrate the ability to research and explore reference material for the group cardiac pathology project.
8. Demonstrate the ability to use credible references.
9. Present case study in such a way to ethically protect the patient’s identity.

Course Objectives

1. Identify internal and external anatomical structures of the heart to include cardiac chambers, septa, apparatus, coronary arteries, cardiac valves, and the great vessels.
2. Identify coronary artery distribution and physiology including the relationship with the great vessels, coronary perfusion pressure, determinates of coronary flow, microcirculation, autoregulation, and fetal shunts.
3. Describe the structure and function of cardiac anatomy and its role in cardiovascular circulation for normal anatomy and congenital anomalies.
4. Discuss the mechanism by which the kidney regulates blood pressure.
5. Discuss the signs/symptoms, pathologies, etiologies, complications, and treatments of cardiovascular diseases.
6. Analyze the components of the Wigger’s diagram.
7. Demonstrate the ability to research and explore reference material for the group cardiac pathology project.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Information Literacy Rubric

   Information Literacy

   • IL1
8. Demonstrate the ability to use credible references.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Information Literacy Rubric

   Information Literacy

   • IL2
9. Present case study in such a way to ethically protect the patient’s identity.

   Learning Activity Artifact

   • Writing Assignments

   Procedure for Assessing Student Learning

   • Information Literacy Rubric

   Information Literacy

   • IL3