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Clinical Sciences: Course Outline

Course code: CPTCS-752

Course Description

This course includes a study of anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular, pulmonary, and lymphatic systems and pathological changes of the systems and function, including diagnostic tests and measurements. This course discuss relevant testes and measures for determining impairment and differentiating the diagnosis based on the specificity and sensitivity of the assessment instruments as related to patients with cardiovascular, pulmonary, and lymphatic systems disorders.

Course content

Pathophysiology 

1. Angina 

2. Bronchiectasis 

3. Coronary artery disease 

4. Emphysema 

5. Fibrosis 

6. Myocardial infarction 

7. Obstructive lung disease 

8. Restrictive lung disease 

9. Ischemic Cardiac Condition 

10. Cardiac Muscle Dysfunction 

11. Cardiopulmonary Implications of Specific Diseases 

12. Pediatrics Pathologies 

  • Cardiac 
  • Pulmonary

Course content

Pharmacology 

1. Cardiovascular Medications 

2. Pulmonary Medications Pediatrics 

3. Introduction 

4. Development of the lungs 

5. Anatomical and physiological differences between children and adults

Clinical sciences

Clinical research is a branch of healthcare science that determines the safety and effectiveness (efficacy) of medications, devices, diagnostic products and treatment regimens intended for human use. These may be used for prevention, treatment, diagnosis

Course Objective

1. The students will be able to understand the applied anatomy and physiology of the cardio respiratory system

2. The students will be able to learn the pathophysiology of the specific diseases.

3. The students will be able to understand the pharmacotherapy of cardiopulmonary conditions

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Course content

Applied Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology 

1. Cardiopulmonary unit 

2. Structure and functions of the lung 

3. Composition of the inspired air 

4. Heart 

5. Heart-lung interdependence 

6. Lymphatic circulation

7. Parenchyma 

8. Peripheral circulation 

9. Pulmonary circulation 

10. Respiratory muscles 

11. Thoracic cavity 

12. Tracheobronchial tree 

13. Control of breathing 

14. Control of the heart 

15. Diffusion 

16. Electromechanical coupling 

17. Gas exchange 

18. Oxyhemoglobin dissociation 

19. Respiratory mechanics 

20. Gas transport

21. Ventilation and perfusion matching 

22. Ventilation perfusion 

23. Acid Based balance 

24. Respiration during exercises 

25. Respiration during sleep