2nd Year Module

CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY SYSTEM

LEARNING OBJECTIVES
1. Appreciate normal heart sound and its relation to the anatomy of the heart and cardiac cycle
2. Differentiate between different abnormal heart sounds and their anatomical and physiological abnormalities
3. Elicit the effects of different cardiovascular drugs on normal physiology and abnormal physiology.
4. Appreciate normal breath sound and its relation to the anatomy and physiology of the lung
5. Differentiate between different abnormal breath sounds and their anatomical and physiological abnormalities

LEARNING ACTIVITIES
1. Overview of anatomy of the heart and cardiac cycle
2. Normal heart sound and abnormal heart sound
3. CVS Pharmacology
4. Overview of anatomy of the lung
5. Normal breath sound and abnormal breath sound

INSTRUCTION TO STUDENTS
Please divide yourself into 3 groups. Please read the following topics. You are expected to present during the discussion to the whole group during the session. The session will be facilitated by a facilitator.

GROUP 1: CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOLOGY
1. Overview of anatomy of the heart and cardiac cycle in relation to normal heart sound
2. Anatomical and physiological abnormalities of cardiovascular system in relation to abnormal heart sound
Reference:
http://www.cvphysiology.com/Heart%20Disease/HD010.htm
http://www.cvphysiology.com/Heart%20Disease/Murmurs.htm

GROUP 2: CARDIOVASCULAR PHARMACOLOGY
1. Pharmacology of cardiovascular drugs: Beta-blockers, Diuretics, Vasoconstrictors, Vasodilators,
Reference: http://www.cvpharmacology.com/

GROUP 3: RESPIRATORY PHYSIOLOGY
1. Overview of anatomy of the lung in relation to normal breath sound
2. Anatomical and physiological abnormalities of the lung in relation to abnormal breath sounds
Reference:
http://www.rnceus.com/resp/respnorm.html http://www.rnceus.com/resp/respabn.html