PED 7140 (2021/2022) 02/07/2022-03/06/2022

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Course: PED 7140 - Pediatric Cardiology

Description: The main objectives of the elective are: (1) accurate interpretation of physical findings in diagnosis of cardiac diseases in children; (2) knowledge of the clinical features of common cardiac conditions, especially those of the newborn (cyanotic newborn and neonatal congestive heart failure); and (3) accurate interpretation of electrocardiograms. Students will attend clinics and conferences, make ward rounds with attendings, assist with inpatient consultations, and read ECGs. Students will become familiar with cardiac ultrasonography (M-mode, 2D, and Doppler) as it applies to common anomalies. Students have the option to be called in for emergencies and assist in cardiac catheterization. This block may be offered as a 2, 3 or 4 week rotation based on availability.

Academic Year: 2021/2022

Start Date: 02/07/2022

End Date: 03/06/2022

Block: SPRING

Department: PED

Permission Required: Yes

Section Credits: 4

Min Openings: N/A

Max Openings: N/A

School Years: MSIMSIIMSIII

Course Classifications: CLINICELECTIVE

Coordinator(s): Passow,Tiffany DC | tiffany.passow@hsc.utah.edu

Directors(s): Lal,Ashwin DD | ashwin.lal@hsc.utah.edu

Possible Grade(s): Fail (F)Incomplete (I)Pass (P)

Prerequisites: PED 7010: Pediatric Clinical Clerkship

Add Policy: Department permission required prior to registration. Contact course coordinator for approval.

Drop Policy: Course may be dropped from schedule 30 days before it starts.

Syllabus: Click here to download syllabus.