RET 1613C - Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiology - AS

2 credits
Prerequisites: RET 1024 with a grade of “C” or higher
This course covers: cardiopulmonary anatomy and physiology in detail, diffusion and transport of cardio-respiratory gases, blood gas, renal and acid base physiology, ECG and basic hemodynamic analysis, cardiopulmonary exercise testing, and human gestational development of the cardiopulmonary systems. The physiologic calculations related to quantification of cardiopulmonary performance are also emphasized.