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Posted: 10/10/07


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CVT 104 – Electrophysiology II

 

Course Description

Introduces the concepts essential in the performance and interpretation of cardiac exercise tolerance testing and Holter monitoring. Topics include: exercise physiology, stress testing, Holter monitoring, cardiac pacemakers, and cardiac rehabilitation programs.


 

Competency Areas

Hours

Exercise Physiology

Class

1

Stress Testing

D. Lab

2

Holter monitoring

P. Lab/O.B.I.

0

Cardiac Pacemakers

Credit

2

Cardiac Rehabilitation programs

 

 

 

Prerequisite:

CVT 103

Corequisite:

None

 

Course Guide

 

Competency

After completing this section, the student will be able to:

Hours

Class

D.Lab

P.Lab/

O.B.I.


Exercise Physiology

2

4

0

 

Discuss technical aspects of exercise physiology.

 

 

 

 

Evaluate basic principles of cardiovascular effects and myocardial response to exercise.

 

 

 

Stress Testing

2

4

0

 

Define indications and contraindications for various stress testing screening.

 

 

 

 

Discuss and define the process of interpretation of various stress testing modalities.

 

 

 

Holter monitoring

2

4

0

 

Demonstrate proper techniques for application and interpretation.

 

 

 

Cardiac Pacemakers

2

4

0

 

Discuss the placement and function of artificial pacemakers.

 

 

 

Cardiac Rehabilitation programs

2

4

0

 

Identify guidelines used for placement of cardiac patients in customized exercise programs.

 

 

 

 

Discuss and identify various methods available for documentation of patient progression.

 

 

 

 

Define the purpose for cardiac rehabilitation.

 

 

 

 

Suggested Resources

 

Aehlert B. (2006). ECGs Made Easy. (3rd ed.) Philadelphia: Mosby. ISBN-13: 978-0-3230-3969-7

 

Maison-Blanche, P., Locati, E. Zareba, W. (2001). Noninvasive Electrocardiology in Clinical Practice. Futura Publishing

ISBN: 0-8799-3467-0

 

Mosby’s Pocket Dictionary of Medicine, Nursing & Health Professions. (5th ed.) Elsevier.

ISBN-13: 978-0-323-03943-7

 

Taber’s Cyclopedic Dictionary. (20th ed) F. A. Davis. ISBN-13: 978-0-8036-1207-5

 

Posted: 10/10/07