SONO 245 - Adult Echocardiography I

(TP/SS only)

A study of the fundamentals of adult echocardiography, including the case study review of normal anatomy, physiology, and pathological conditions of the adult heart and its visualization with real-time 2-D imaging, 3-D and 4-D imaging, Doppler, and M-mode echocardiography. PREREQUISITE(S): SONO 204 or consent of program coordinator. COREQUISITE(S): SONO 262 or consent of program coordinator. Two hours lecture, two hours laboratory each week. Formerly MS 215.

3 semester hours

Course Outcomes:
Upon course completion, a student will be able to:

Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal anatomic structures of the adult heart, including anatomic variants and normal Doppler patterns.
Recognize and identify the sonographic appearance of normal embryonic, and cardiac anatomic structures:

a. Sectional anatomy

b. Pertinent measurement techniques

c. Doppler applications

Recognize, identify, and appropriately document the sonographic appearance of cardiac disease processes, pathology, and pathophysiology:

a. History and physical examination

b. Related imaging, laboratory, and functional testing procedures

c. Differential diagnosis

d. Role of ultrasound in patient management

Identify abnormal sonographic patterns: Iatrogenic, Degenerative, Inflammatory, Traumatic, Neoplastic, Infectious, Obstructive, Congenital, Metabolic, Immunologic, and Doppler applications.
Describe the echocardiographic changes that may be expected in patients with abnormal ECG’s.
Evaluate wall motion abnormalities in accordance with the recommendations of the American Society of Echocardiography.

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