Module #1 Introduction to Cardiovascular Physiology Overview of the cardiovascular system, importance of cardiovascular health, and course objectives
Module #2 Anatomy of the Heart Structure and function of the heart, including cardiac chambers, valves, and blood vessels
Module #3 Cardiac Muscle Physiology Electrical and mechanical properties of cardiac muscle, including contraction and relaxation mechanisms
Module #4 The Cardiac Cycle Phases of the cardiac cycle, including systole and diastole, and the role of the sinoatrial node
Module #5 Cardiac Output and Blood Pressure Regulation Factors affecting cardiac output, blood pressure, and mechanisms of blood pressure regulation
Module #6 Blood Vessels and Blood Flow Types of blood vessels, blood flow, and resistance, and the role of vasodilation and vasoconstriction
Module #7 Blood Pressure Measurement and Regulation Methods of blood pressure measurement, and short-term and long-term regulation of blood pressure
Module #8 Regulation of Blood Flow to Specific Organs Local control of blood flow, autoregulation, and the role of the nervous system in blood flow regulation
Module #9 The Microcirculation and Lymphatic System Exchange of substances between blood and tissues, and the role of the lymphatic system
Module #10 Cardiovascular Reflexes Reflexes that regulate cardiovascular function, including the baroreceptor reflex and chemoreceptor reflex
Module #11 Exercise and the Cardiovascular System Physiological responses to exercise, including changes in cardiac output, blood pressure, and blood flow
Module #12 Cardiovascular Responses to Stress Physiological responses to stress, including the fight-or-flight response and the role of the sympathetic nervous system
Module #13 Cardiovascular Disorders:Hypertension and Hypotension Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of hypertension and hypotension
Module #14 Cardiovascular Disorders:Heart Failure and Cardiomyopathy Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of heart failure and cardiomyopathy
Module #15 Cardiovascular Disorders:Atherosclerosis and Coronary Artery Disease Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of atherosclerosis and coronary artery disease
Module #16 Cardiovascular Disorders:Arrhythmias and Conduction Disorders Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of arrhythmias and conduction disorders
Module #17 Cardiovascular Disorders:Valvular Heart Disease Pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of valvular heart disease
Module #18 Cardiovascular Pharmacology Drugs that affect the cardiovascular system, including mechanism of action, indications, and side effects
Module #19 Cardiovascular Imaging and Diagnostic Techniques Imaging and diagnostic techniques used to evaluate cardiovascular function, including ECG, echocardiography, and angiography
Module #20 Cardiovascular Surgery and Interventions Surgical and interventional procedures for cardiovascular disorders, including coronary bypass surgery and angioplasty
Module #21 Cardiovascular Rehabilitation and Prevention Rehabilitation strategies for cardiovascular patients, and prevention of cardiovascular disease through lifestyle modification and pharmacological interventions
Module #22 Cardiovascular Physiology in Special Populations Physiological changes in the cardiovascular system during pregnancy, aging, and in special populations such as athletes
Module #23 Neurological Control of the Cardiovascular System Neuroanatomy and neurophysiology of the autonomic nervous system and its role in cardiovascular control
Module #24 Hormonal Regulation of the Cardiovascular System Hormonal influences on cardiovascular function, including the renin-angiotensin-aldosterone system and the role of vasopressin
Module #25 Nutrition and the Cardiovascular System The role of nutrition in cardiovascular health, including the impact of macronutrients, micronutrients, and dietary patterns
Module #26 Cardiovascular Physiology in Disease States Alterations in cardiovascular physiology in disease states such as diabetes, kidney disease, and respiratory disease
Module #27 Cardiovascular Research and Emerging Topics Current research in cardiovascular physiology and emerging topics such as gene therapy and stem cell therapy
Module #28 Clinical Case Studies in Cardiovascular Physiology Real-life case studies of cardiovascular patients, with emphasis on physiology and pathophysiology
Module #29 Cardiovascular Physiology in Space and Extreme Environments The effects of space travel and extreme environments on the cardiovascular system, and the challenges of cardiovascular physiology in these settings
Module #30 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Physiology of the Cardiovascular System career
