Non Invasive Cardiovascular Principles & Physics

  
Module Content
 

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Module 1:

  • Cardiac anatomy
  • Embryology
  • Congenital heart defects
  • Physiology
  • Hemodynamics
  • Heart sounds
  • Signs and symptoms of cardiovascular disease

Module 2:

  • Elementary principles
  • Propagation of ultrasound through tissues
  • Ultrasound transducers

Module 3:

  • Pulse echo instruments
  • Principles of pulse echo imaging
  • Image storage and display

Module 4:

  • Doppler
  • Image features and artifacts
  • Quality assurance of ultrasound instruments
  • Bioeffects and safety

Instructors:Margaret Corbett, RT(R),RDMS,RDCS,RVT
                Denis Gratton, RT(R), RDMS, RDCS

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