CVT A130 - Introduction to Invasive Cardiology

    Recent Professors
    Sergio Morales, Robin Lee
    Recent Semesters
    Spring 2026, Spring 2025, Spring 2024, Spring 2023, Spring 2022
    Class Size
    16–20 students
    Credits
    3
    Prerequisite
    CVT A160 .
    Spring 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    Introduction to the concepts of cardiac catheterization primarily for diagnosis of coronary artery disease. Includes hemodynamics, cardiovascular radiologic safety, aseptic and sterile field maintenance, pressure monitoring equipment, catheters, and contrast used for catheterization. Catheterization techniques, drug pharmacology used in the procedures. Indications for and possible complications of cardiac catheterization.
    Usually Held
    Thu 5:30pm–8:40pm