Program Description:
This session provides an overview on the principles, practices, nomenclature, patient work-up and management of the common diseases affecting the arterial system commonly seen in the internal disorder practice.
Program Goals/ Objectives:
At the end of the session, the student will have a detailed understanding of:
• The circulatory system
• Causes of peripheral vascular disease
• Atherosclerosis
• Coagulation
• Anti-coagulation
• Ischemia
• Evaluation and diagnosis of cardiovascular disease
Program Topics:
• Overview of the circulatory system
• General structure of blood vessels
• Peripheral arterial disease
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Examination of the cardiovascular system
• Doppler ultrasound
• Ankle brachia! index
• ECG
• Spirometry