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2012-2014 Graduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PT 6304 - Physical Therapy Management of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Conditions

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This course introduces the student to the concepts underlying the physical therapy management of patients with cardiovascular and/or pulmonary pathology. Content from the foundational sciences of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and pathology will be related to comprehensive management of cardiovascular and/or pulmonary conditions encountered in a variety of clinical settings. Pathophysiology, diagnostic procedures, evidence-based medical/surgical/health care management, and prevention will be included in discussion of conditions commonly encountered in physical therapy practice.

Corequisite: PT 6306 .