MED 200 - Heart, Lung and Kidney

In the Heart, Lung and Kidney module students will learn about the disease processes which affect the cardiovascular, pulmonary and renal systems in a fully integrated manner. This module builds upon students’ prior understanding of the structure of these systems and provides students with the tools to recognize causes and potential diseases and the ability to develop diagnoses and management plans for diseases of heart, lungs and kidneys based on signs, symptoms, complaints and diagnostic results. Intricate working relationships between these three organs will be reinforced by discussing disease states such as acid-base imbalances, hypertension, heart failure, chronic kidney disease and atherosclerosis. Through use of clinical cases, students will integrate basic science and clinical concepts related to these systems. In addition, appropriate medical imaging and diagnostic techniques are introduced, including ultrasound, pulmonary function testing and EKG recording and interpretation.