BMS332 Applied Cardiovascular Physiology (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Biomedical Science (BIMSC)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
Explores the physiological basis for widely used cardiovascular measurement techniques, including resting, ambulatory, exercise and intracardiac ECGs, cardiac pacing and haemodynamic monitoring. Emphasis is placed on assessment of pathophysiology and expected clinical presentations.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
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| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: BMS332
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to describe the conduction of electrical activity through the heart
- be able to use Einthoven's theory to explain recordings from bipolar leads
- be able to identify typical recordings from each of the 12 ECG leads
- be able to calculate the mean frontal plane axis
- be able to recognise arrhythmias and differentiate between those arising from the SA node , the atria, the AV node or the ventricles
- be able to recognise conduction defects
- be able to recognise ECG changes with atrial or ventricular enlargement
- be able to recognise ECG changes that occur with myocardial ischemia and infarction
- be able to identify the site of cardiac abnormality based on ECG recordings
- be able to recognise the effects of medications and ion imbalances on ECG
- be able to describe the indications and contraindications for exercise stress testing
- be able to describe the significance of ECG and blood pressure changes in response to exercise stress tests
- be able to identify end points of stress test and determine maximal and sub-maximal levels of achievement
- be able to select electrode configuration suitable for ambulatory monitoring
- be able to outline principles of clinical pacing
- be able to differentiate between demand and rate responsive pacing
- be able to state normal values for blood pressure and oxygen saturation throughout the cardiovascular system
- be able to identify normal pressure wave forms in the cardiovascular system
- be able to describe principles of right and left heart catheterisation and angiocardiography
- be able to demonstrate an understanding of the rationale for coronary angiography, angioplasty, stent insertion and bypass
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Cardiac electrophysiology including ECG theory, lead systems and calculation of the hexaxial plane,
- Theoretical considerations for ECG and haemodynamic measurement
- ECG interpretation including rate and rhythm analysis
- Identification of arrhythmia and conduction disturbance
- Specialised electrocardiography testing
- Cardiac pacing
- Haemodynamic monitoring
- Interventional cardiology
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.