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2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 
    
2020-2022 Catalog Volume XXX Ver 3 [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

PPR 6026 Treating Cardiovascular Disease in Acute Care Patients


Lecture: 2 Lab: 1 Practica: 0 Total Credits: 3
This course provides an in-depth study of the pathophysiology and treatment of commonly encountered cardiovascular disease states and properties of medications used to treat cardiovascular diseases. The student applies this information to patient scenarios that allows the student to practice guideline and literature-based treatment in the acute care patient.  This course also emphasizes evidence-based medicine including interpretation of guidelines and primary literature to help determine the best pharmacotherapy plan for an acute care patient.