May 03, 2026  
2026-2027 College Catalog 
    
2026-2027 College Catalog

DMS 202 - Cardiac Anatomy & Physiology


4 Credit Hour(s)
4 Lecture Hour(s)
0 Lab Hours(s)
Prerequisite(s): BIO 206  and DMS 104  
This course is a study of the cardiac and vascular anatomy and physiology. The first 4 weeks will focus on normal cardiac anatomy and normal cardiac hemodynamics. The next 12 weeks will focus on abnormal cardiac pathology, and pathophysiology, along with an introduction to embryology and congenital heart disease. Clinical signs and symptoms, supporting diagnostic testing, and treatment of various cardiac diseases will be discussed.