1. Course introduction
2. Components of CV system
3. Focus on blood
4. For next time…

Course Outline/textbooks

Readings:

Radcliffe, JL. Course Packet, winter, 2002. (Ready at bookstore)

Dubin, D. Rapid Interpretation of EKGs, 6th Edition. Cover Publishing, 2000.

Course Objectives

Upon successful completion of this course, you will:

Improve your understanding of the structure and function of the cardiovascular system.

Successfully conduct a 12-lead electrocardiogram and interpret for rate, rhythm, conduction, axis, hypertrophy, ischemia, and infarction.

Describe the pathophysiology and treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and coronary artery disease.

Distinguish acute responses and chronic adaptations to endurance exercise, resistance exercise, and environmental stressors.

Improve your understanding of research methodology used in CV physiology.

Journal club

Learning teams of 3-4 members. 20 minutes presentation.

All share equally in presentation of paper.

Janice will do a demo presentation on Friday!

You'll use Power Point!

Pharmacology presentation

Same teams. 5-8 minutes per presentation.

All share equally.

You'll use transparencies!

Labs

Two (2) sessions

Note locations in course outline.

ID required for admission!!!

Dress to participate

Janice talked about learning teams and had each student complete an index card.

We also discussed ACSM certification. This class covers the cardiovascular KSAs for Exercise Specialist certification. See Henriette Heiney at the IISHP if you're interested in taking the exam in June.

Blood

Heart

Vasculature

Today, we focus on blood. We will stay on heart for several weeks before moving on to the vasculature.

3. Focus on blood:

Blood is a complex fluid comprised of formed elements and plasma.

Formed elements: All originate from a common hemolytic stem cell.

Erythrocytes Leukocytes Platelets

Plasma Fluid component, normally 50-60% of total blood volume. Carries cells, plasma proteins, electrolytes, metabolites, and nutrients.

Questions to answer for Nurst Betty:

What would be the hematocrit of the patient above?

What’s the difference between serum and plasma?

What’s polycythemia?

What’s anemia?

What are normal HCT ranges for men and women?

4. For next time…

Decide if you're in our out! Let me know if you're dropping.

Get your book and packet!