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.
Outcomes
- Identify key characteristics of STEMI, NSTEMI, and unstable angina.
- Recognize ischemic patterns on a 12-lead EKG.
- Describe the role of cardiac catheterization in treating acute coronary syndromes.
Prerequisites
Prerequisite: Admission into the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program.
Crosslisted Courses
N/A Prerequisite: Admission into the Invasive Cardiovascular Technology program. Fall
Campus
Downtown
Area of Study
Career Education