Cardiac Pathophysiology

This course introduces pathological mechanisms, which are essential for the understanding of associated cardiovascular diseases. Identifying and applying these principles in a systematic and integrated manner is required for evidence-based clinical practice. The lectures will focus on the pathophysiology of specific cardiovascular diseases or syndromes. This course will also cover the anatomy and physiology of various cardiac congenital defects and their repairs. Students will learn perfusion considerations for these types of complex procedures.