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Introduction to Cardiac Carewith Dr. Benjamin Lewis


Welcome to "Introduction to Cardiac Care." This e-seminar is divided into three sections, "The Healthy Heart," "Caring for the Heart," and "Treating the Heart." You may take the entire course sequentially, or simply jump to those sections that interest you the most.


"The Healthy Heart" will walk you through:
 The anatomy of the heart
 The heart's physiology—how it functions

In "Caring for the Heart," you will learn:
 The latest diagnostic tools and techniques
 Methods for preventing heart disease
 New approaches for diagnosing and treating heart disease

In "Treating the Heart," you will discover how physicians identify and treat specific conditions, including:
 Coronary Artery Disease
 Valvular Heart Disease
 Hypertension
 Arrhythmia
 Myopathy
 Systemic Diseases


Technical Requirements


The information in this seminar is not medical advice. If you require medical advice in this area, please consult your doctor.

     

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