Goals/Objectives

• To increase the student's understanding of cardiovascular risk assessment.
• To learn more about the treatment risk factors for atherosclerosis including hypertension, dyslipidemia, diabetes and the metabolic syndrome.
• To become proficient in management of outpatient oral anti-coagulation.
• To gain an appreciation for the utility of the vascular lab and the risks and benefits of vascular intervention surgery.

Description of Rotation

• Direct involvement in the care of patients referred to Renown Heart and Vascular Institute and University Health Internal Medicine under direct supervision of preceptor (approximately 2.5 days per week)
• Involvement in research visits for clinical trials (approximately 0.5 days per week)
• Observation of vascular lab at University Health Internal Medicine or Renown (approximately 0.5 days per week)
• Opportunity to observe vascular surgery cases at Renown Regional Medical Center
• Observation of anticoagulation management (approximately 0.5 days/week) -Ample time for independent study provided

References/Materials

Reading material is provided and includes JNC7, ACC/AHA Scientific Statement on Resistant Hypertension, ACC/AHA Guidelines for Management of Blood Cholesterol.

Evaluation Method

Ongoing subjective clinical evaluation by the preceptor

Grade

• Honors: An exceptional performance which exceeds all course objectives
• High Pass: A performance which exceeds most course objectives
• Pass: A performance which meets the course objectives
• Fail: A performance which does not meet the course objectives