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Ventricular Function (MEDI90051)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
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Contact information
Semester 1
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Links to further information:
https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ueg
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-ultrasound
Course Enquiries:
Ultrasound Education Group
+61 3 8344 5673
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Semester 2
Melbourne School of Professional and Continuing Education
Links to further information:
https://medicine.unimelb.edu.au/ueg
https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/master-of-clinical-ultrasound
Course Enquiries:
Ultrasound Education Group
+61 3 8344 5673
Invoicing & Enrolment Enquiries:
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
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This subject will expand the knowledge of transthoracic echocardiography by learning pathophysiology and assessment of ventricular function, including in diastolic function.
Topics include:
- The Cardiac Cycle
- Left Ventricular Systolic Function Pathophysiology
- Evaluation of Left Ventricular Function
- Right Ventricular Systolic Function
- Right Ventricular Function Evaluation
- Atrial Function and Pressure Estimation
- Diastolic Function Pathophysiology
- Assessment of Diastolic Function
- Management of Diastolic Function
- HEARTscan Studies
Intended learning outcomes
The completion of the subject, students should:
- Understand the cardiac cycle
- Evaluation of left ventricular function
- Evaluation of right ventricular systolic function
- Understand diastolic function pathophysiology and assessment
- Complete 40 case reviews
Generic skills
- Enhance time utilisation
- Improve written skills and problem solving skill
All students are expected to have access to a computer that can operate a Windows platform or simulation.
Last updated: 3 November 2022