Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Musculoskeletal
Module Objectives
Explain the basic concepts of the cardiac muscle as a pump, an electrical conduction and excitation system, and the basic principles of circulatory function.
Apply the cellular pathologic processes to disease states with regards to circulation, respiratory and musculoskeletal systems.
Present videotaped peer educational “snip it” of pathophysiologic process related to this weeks’ selection of diagnosis. You May use any diagnosis within the systems including those mentioned below.
Topics in Module are not limited to, but reading should include:
Cardiovascular
Heart Failure
DVT
CVA
Acute MI
Respiratory
Pneumonia
Asthma
Musculoskeletal
Osteoporosis
Gout
Module 2: Readings
Recommended Readings
Reading #1
Chapters-
Cardiovascular:
Respiratory:
Musculoskeletal:
Citation: Hall, J.E. (2020) Guyton and Hall textbook of medical physiology, 14th Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.