CAVT 2020 Cardiac Catheterization II
An intensive study of the role of the CV Technologist in the various invasive Cardiac Catheterization procedures such as: Right and Left heart catheterization, temporary pacemakers, Swan-Ganz, and coronary angioplasty. Topic include: general principles of acid-base and blood gas collection, interpretation and analogies, cardiac surgery and peripheral vascular disease, basic principles of electrophysiology and pacemaker technology, congenital heart disease and corrective surgeries, and basic hemodynamic review. Lab experience will be provided.
Prerequisite
CAVT 1020 - Cardiac Catheterization I with a grade of “C” or better AND CAVT 1021 - Cardiac Catheterization Clinical I (Introduction to the Clinical Environment) with a grade of “C” or better
Corequisite
CAVT 2030 - Cardiac Catheterization Clinical II