ICVT1424

Catheterization Lab Fundamentals I focuses on diagnostic procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization lab. Students will learn the history of Coronary Angiograms, Myocardial Circulation, catheter recognition as well as basic catheterization techniques for right and left heart catheterization. Learners will discuss vascular approaches for different procedures. Students will have the opportunity to calculate Fick cardiac output measurements for evaluation.Student Learning Outcomes

• Define selected terms related to cath lab procedures, hemodynamic monitoring, and coronary angiography.
• Analyze hemodynamic data needed for Fick cardiac output calculations.
• Calculate cardiac output values using the Fick cardiac output principles.
• Identify catheter bends used for Angiogram procedures.
• Select the appropriate catheter for stated procedures.
• Describe the techniques used in completing a routine right heart Cath on the normal adult patient.
• Describe the techniques used in completing a routine left heart Cath with coronaries and ventriculography on the normal adult patient.
• Summarize the history of cardiac catheterization and the progression of the procedures over time.