MDBS 701 Cardiovascular&Respiratory Sys
An introduction to the cardiovascular and respiratory systems and their interrelationships with other organ systems. Medical students review the molecular and cellular biology, genetics, embryology, anatomy, histology, microbiology, physiology, and pathology of the cardiopulmonary system. The course delves into the pathophysiologic mechanisms that lead to common disorders of the heart and lungs and diagnostic and therapeutic strategies to manage and/or prevent these disorders. Clinical correlations, application exercises, and other teaching and learning strategies are used to illustrate the relevance of the biomedical sciences in the practice of cardiopulmonary medicine.
Offered
Fall