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Second Year

Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases

Course Number: MDC 7025A

Co-Course Directors

James Coromilas

 

James Coromilas, MD
Department of Medicine
Chief, Division of Cardiovascular Diseases and Hypertension
732-235-8960
coromija@umdnj.edu

David Riley

David Riley, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Pulmonary and
Critical Care Medicine
732-235-5172
riley@umdnj.edu

Course Coordinator

Eleanor Lauber



Eleanor Lauber
Office of Education
675 Hoes Lane, Rm. N-120
Piscataway, NJ 08854
732-235-4222
lauberem@umdnj.edu

The objective of the course on Cardiovascular and Pulmonary Diseases is to provide a solid foundation of knowledge regarding common diseases of the heart, vasculature and lungs.  A review of basic anatomy and physiology will open each section, followed by introduction to common presenting symptoms and physical findings.  This will be followed by a discussion of the role of diagnostic imaging in patient management.  Major groups of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases will then be presented.  Pharmacologic treatment options for these problems will be discussed in context by both clinical and basic science faculty.  Finally, pathologic presentations will anchor each section.

Small group activities and reviews of the scientific medical literature will be utilized to explore topics such as ischemic heart disease, congestive heart failure, and obstructive lung disease. These activities will utilize clinical presentations in which pathophysiology, history-taking skills, pharmacologic management, and knowledge of relevant pathology will be integrated.  Index articles important to the current treatment of cardiovascular and pulmonary diseases will also be discussed.