About Course
Cardiology is at the heart of modern medicine—literally and figuratively. This course takes you through the fundamentals of cardiovascular physiology, common heart diseases, diagnostic techniques, and treatment strategies.
What You Will Learn
- Analyze epidemiology and risk factors for major heart diseases
- Classify congenital and acquired cardiac abnormalities
- Perform and interpret cardiovascular physical exams and ECGs
- Explain atherosclerosis mechanisms and cardiovascular pathophysiology
- Identify disease-specific biomarkers and diagnostic imaging markers
- Outline treatment strategies, including pharmacologic, lifestyle, and interventional approaches
Course Curriculum
Course Outcome
By the end of this course, you will be equipped to interpret ECGs, recognize clinical presentations of cardiac emergencies, and apply evidence-based management approaches.
Your Instructors
Professor of Medicine, University of Arizona
Director of Coronary Care & Cardiac Rehabilitation
Renowned cardiologist, researcher, and award-winning educator with decades of clinical teaching experience.
