MULT 741A Perioperative Valvular Heart Disease Continuity Experience

Credits: 8
The purpose of the Perioperative Valvular Heart Disease Continuity elective is for students to gain experience and proficiency in the multidisciplinary care of patients with valvular heart disease in the perioperative period. Students will participate in the diagnosis and surgical treatment of valvular lesions, as well as, hypertrophic obstructive cardiomyopathy. Students will see patients across the continuum (clinic, OR, CVICU, and ward) and work with cardiologists, cardiac surgeons, anesthesiologists, and intensivists. Students will learn the pathophysiology of structural heart disease, basic preoperative echocardiographic evaluation, surgical and trans-catheter treatment modalities, and postoperative care.

Graded: Pass/No pass
May be taken only once for credit