This module includes a review of cardiac anatomy and physiology, risk factors, history taking, and interview techniques. Assessment tips and interventions for the patient with chest pain, common causes of chest pain, heart sounds, and how the blood pressure works (preload and afterload) are discussed briefly.
Course
Length: 4 hours
500MHz Pentium or faster with 512MB Ram (1GB recommended)
1024 x 768 minimum monitor screen resolution with 16-bit video card
Windows 2000, XP or later
MAC Compatible
Broadband connection (256 kbps or greater) connection recommended
Internet Explorer 6.0+ or Firefox 2.0+
Flash Player 9.0+ required for most courses
Sound card with speakers or headphones for audio playback
Browser JavaScript must be enabled