RMD - 574 Vital Fluids

This course will use a multidisciplinary case-based approach to the structure and function of cells, tissues and organs as they pertain to regulation of blood pressure and its major constituents, the supply of tissue metabolic needs and the disposal of metabolic end products. To this end, the cardiovascular and renal systems in the normal and disease state will be presented. Students will learn to identify alterations and underlying pathophysiology which occur in the disease state, the significance of symptoms, signs and other ancillary data. Students will also learn to recognize the appropriate diagnostic modalities in evaluation of diseases that affect the cardiovascular and renal function. Students will be expected to describe the mechanism of action and use of pharmacologic agents for the treatment of these diseases. Students will be expected to construct differential diagnoses for common presenting symptoms in cardiovascular and renal diseases. Students will learn how to collect an appropriate history and conduct a relevant physical exam and to recognize abnormal findings in this exam. Students will also learn about the roles a physician plays such as an advocate, communicator, collaborator, educator, leader, professional, practitioner and scholar. Offered: fall. Retake Counts for Credit: No. Credit(s): 9