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Part 1 / Medical Foundation 1 / Cardiology
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Curriculum Block
Part 1 Medical Foundation 1 Cardiology
Curriculum Week
Part 1
Discipline
Cardiology

Related Objectives

Parent Objective

Cardiovascular

Child Objectives
  • Describe the normal physiology and anatomy (where appropriate).
  • Describe the mechanism of disease (pathophysiology, pathology).
  • Explain the possible mechanisms responsible for the symptoms described by the patient: chest pain, dyspnea, palpitations, syncope, claudication.
  • Conduct an appropriate cardiology history.
  • Conduct an appropriate physical exam of the cardiovascular system.
  • Develop an approach to diagnostic tests as applied to the cardiovascular system: EKG, chest x-ray, echocardiogram, stress test.
  • Develop a mechanism-based approach to management of cardiovascular diseases: medications, behavioural modifications and population measures for prevention.
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