CARD 710V Cardiology Consult - VAMC

Credits: 2
Students are expected to refine their skills at taking a cardiac history and perform an examination of the cardiovascular system. They will learn how to perform a consultation on a patient at the request of another physician and to interact productively with other physicians who have primary responsibility for the care of the patient. They will learn the role of common diagnostic tests used in cardiology for management of patients. They will gain experience in interpretation of electrocardiograms and be exposed to the role of non-invasive testing as needed. It may be possible to arrange experience watching exercise treadmill testing (primarily VA rotation). Commonly seen conditions include evaluation of chest pain syndromes, coronary artery disease, heart failure, risk assessment prior to non-cardiac surgery, valvular heart disease, and infective endocarditis. Students respond to requests for consultation by evaluating the patient, analyzing the data, preparing a diagnostic and management plan, record a note in the patient record, and present the patient to the attending physician. Students regularly interpret electrocardiograms and review them with the attending physician.

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