Study Of The Heart And The Cardiovascular System And Its Functions And Disorders

Our cardiovascular system is composed of the heart and blood vessels. The main purpose of this system is to transport substances throughout the body. Even though transportation is the main function of the cardiovascular system, it is not the only function. Along with transportation we have protection and regulation.

The University of North Carolina (UNC) School Of Medicine was established in 1879, and is located at Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Its mission is to improve the health of the people it serves, by achieving excellence and providing leadership in patient care, education and research. The faculty-student ratio at UNC Medical School is 1.8:1, where it has a total enrolment of 813 medical students, 52% male. In 2014, 180 students were matriculated (152 North Carolina residents), which was 3.17% of the number of applicants. The students had a mean MCAT score of 31.94, mean GPA of 3.78 and mean science GPA of 3.56.

The first title, M.D., stands for doctor of medicine. In the mid 1800's (about the time Jekyll would have been educated), medical students attended medical school for approximately 3-4 years (there was no definite length). Their training was based around "natural philosophy": their studies included anatomy, physiology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, therapeutics, biology, surgery, sociology and philosophy. Along with these subjects,

Cardiology is, by definition, the study of the heart and the cardiovascular system. As a paramedic, you must be able to read a Cardiac monitor; understand and interpret the

To become a licensed Veterinarian, a student must seek a Bachelor’s Degree in a major science area. As a personal reference, I am considering majoring in molecular biology/pre-veterinary medicine. On average, a student will take about four to five years studying, before they graduate with their Bachelor’s Degree. During the course of the students’ undergraduate studies, the student is recommended that he or she should maintain a grade point average of a 3.5 or higher. This grade point average is one of the requirements, used in the process for consideration into one of the limited veterinary medical schools.

Angiograms are for diagnostic purposes so in the x-ray imaging one would look for a narrowing of the artery/vein. The x-ray moves takes 2-5 second videos from five different angles of the heart. During this time they surgeon and those in the control room look for any potential plaque blockages where the vessel becomes restricted and the color of the dye is not as dark. Of the eight angiograms five needed stents or valve replacements. They also pump a large amount of dye into the left ventricle of the heart to see the strength at which it is pumping. The first angiogram procedure I saw was on this 350lb man who was having heart arrhythmias and through this procedure they were able to determine that there was a 70% blockage in one of his arteries. However, Dr. Reichard wanted to do further investigation to see how much blood was getting through to determine if

Throughout my internship, I learned what a typical Interventional Cardiologist does on the daily basis. Dr. Pillai informed me about his educational background which seemed overwhelming to me at first. After

A physical examination, specifically auscultation of the heart, as well as an electrocardiogram and echocardiogram are used to assess the heart fully. Upon physical

○ Imaging tests. These may include chest X-rays, an ultrasound of the heart (echocardiogram), or an MRI.

D. CT scan (Cardiac Computerized Tomography): Is used to check for heart failure, as you lie down on a table that looks like a doughnut a rotating machine take images of your heart.(Mayo Clinic 2012)

The cardiovascular systems function is to pass blood through ones body keeping their muscles oxygenated, to keep nutrients that are needed in the body and to help get rid of metabolic waste. The cardiovascular system is made up of three components, these are; the heart, the blood and the blood vessels.

An echocardiogram, uses sound waves directed at your heart with a transducer held on your chest bounce off your heart and are processed electronically to provide images of your heart. An echocardiogram gram can determine if your heart isn’t pumping normally or at peak capacity. Another option is a CT or MRI, they create images of your heart using signals. 5. How would the patient be treated immediately?

The hearts role is to pump oxygenated blood to every cell in the body by having a continuous beat. Throughout time the heart has created mystery, however current technology has solved most of the mystery, there still remains an enchantment and eagerness to learn more.

After completion of medical school studies, the medical doctors must pass their State’s Medical Licensing Examination. This exam is conducted in three parts to ensure that the medical doctors understand the scientific principles that are essential to practice medicine and posses the patient care skills.

An echocardiography which sound waves are used to provide moving image of the heart. This gives a detailed picture of the size, shape, chambers and valves work as well as an image notes the damage done to the heart muscle which can clarify what the patient is experiencing. Doppler ultrasounds uses sound waves measuring speed and direction of blood flow of heart and lungs.