CVT 104 Acute Coronary Syndrome: Clinical Insights

Detailed exploration of acute coronary syndromes, focusing on clinical presentations, diagnostic techniques, and evidence-based treatment protocols. Emphasizes the pathophysiology of atherosclerosis and the role of invasive cardiology and cardiac catheterization in diagnostics and patient care.

Credits

1

Cross Listed Courses

N/A

Prerequisite

Prerequisite: Admission into the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program.

Offered

Fall

Outcomes

1. Identify key characteristics of STEMI, NSTEMI, and unstable angina.
2. Recognize ischemic patterns on a 12-lead EKG.
3. Describe the role of cardiac catheterization in treating acute coronary syndromes.

Area of Study:

Career Education

Instructional Mode:

In-person

Campus:

Downtown

Lecture

10