MDR 829: JMH Coronary Care Unit

This elective presents students with the opportunity to follow patients with life endangering cardiac problems from the moment of admission to the hospital to discharge from the Unit. Particular emphasis is placed on clinical aspects of diagnosis and management of these patients. Participation in the insertion of Swann-Ganz and pacemaker catheters shall be allowed for students who show exceptional interest. The rotation will, in addition, provide experience in computerized monitoring of arrhythmias, EKG and echocardiographic interpretations, and experience in interpreting cardiac catheterization data.