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Advanced Valve and Aortic Pathology (MEDI90057)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-diploma-in-clinical-ultrasound/
Semester 2
Email: continuing-education@unimelb.edu.au
Phone: + 61 3 8344 0149
Contact hours: https://unimelb.edu.au/professional-development/contact-us
Further Information: https://study.unimelb.edu.au/find/courses/graduate/graduate-diploma-in-clinical-ultrasound/
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 2 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will provide advanced knowledge called valvular and aortic pathology and echocardiography assessment
Topics include:
- Mitral Regurgitation
- Perioperative Assessment of Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Mitral stenosis
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Regurgitation
- The Tricuspid Valve
- Aortic Disease
- Prosthetic Valve Assessment
- The Pulmonary Valve and Miscellaneous Conditions
- Miscellaneous Congenital Cardiac Disorders
Intended learning outcomes
The completion of the subject, students should:
- Assess mitral regurgitation and stenosis
- Assess aortic regurgitation and stenosis
- Assess tricuspid and pulmonary valve pathology
- Understand aortic disease
- Understand prosthetic valve assessment
- Understand basic congenital cardiac disorders
- Complete 20 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: 8 November 2024