CVT 207 - Introduction to Electrophysiology

Offered SM
Lecture- 2 Lab/Studio- 0
2 credit hrs/2 contact hrs
Prerequisite: Acceptance in the Cardiovascular Technology Program.
This course provides foundational concepts of diagnostic and interventional cardiac electrophysiology. Students will learn about testing and diagnosis of conditions affecting the electrical conductivity of the heart. This course will explain pharmacological and other therapeutic interventions to treat and manage conditions related to cardiac electrophysiology.

Student Learning Outcomes:

Describe diagnostic testing and mapping procedures for cardiac arrhythmias.
Differentiate pharmacological methods for treatment of cardiac arrhythmias.
Explain procedures for implantable cardioverter defibrillators.
Explain cardiac catheter ablation procedures.
Summarize cardioversion and tilt table/syncope procedures.
Indicate steps for pulmonary vein angioplasty due to complications from radiofrequency ablation (RFA).
Distinguish drug infusion testing for diagnosis of Brugada Syndrome and also in appropriate sinus tachycardia