Cardiology Knowledge Curriculum/Log:  (P=Patient, R=Reading, L=Lectures)
 
Learning Methods:

Patients:  It is advisable that the resident keep a log of the patients seen in order to direct his/her reading and future patient experience.  Lectures and reading will facilitate learning.

References:

American Heart Association web site: 
Up to Date
Braunwald’s Text – on MD Consult

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Primary, secondary, and tertiary prevention

Acute Coronary Syndrome

Chronic Coronary Artery Disease

Diastolic Dysfunction

Systolic Dysfunction

Hypertension

Dyslipidemias

—Valvular Heart Disease

Aortic Stenosis

Aortic Regurgitation

Mitral Regurgitation

Mitral Stenosi

Congenital Heart Disease in the Adult

—Arrhythmias

Atrial

Ventricular

Conduction abnormalities

Myocarditis

Pericarditis

Endocarditis

—Vascular Disease

PVD

Aortic aneurysm

Dissecting aneurysm

—Appropriate use and interpretation of diagnostic tests/invasive procedures

EKG

Echocardiogram- thoracic and trans-esophageal

Stress testing

Cardiac catheterization

Central line placement

Swan Ganz Catheter

Cardioversion