CVT 104: Acute Coronary Syndrome: Clinical Insights

Subject
Cardiovascular Technology
Credits 1 Lecture Hours 10
Quarter Offered
Fall
Instructional Mode
In-person
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.

Distribution
Professional Education
Campus
Downtown
Area of Study
Career Education