CS 636L - Cardiology and Pulmonology Lab

Credit(s): .5

How do cardiovascular and pulmonary physical examinations confirm our findings in
history taking and support our working diagnosis in our patients? In this course, we will
learn how pathology translates into abnormal physical exam findings including a review
of cardiac murmurs, irregular heart rates and rhythms, and extra lung sounds. We learn
how to use medical equipment to further examine heart and lung function such as
electrocardiograms and spirometry. We will apply our skills and knowledge in the
murmur lab where we will be auscultating guest patients with heart murmurs. This
course complements the material learned in the Cardiology and Pulmonology Lecture
and Tutorial courses.