Inpatient Cardiology (Clinical Elective)

2 units

Students will participate as members of the General Cardiology Consult Service at Barnes Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. They will be part of a team composed of cardiologists, fellows, and residents that sees a large population of patients with cardiovascular issues and follows them through all aspects of their in-hospital care. Emphasis will be placed on physical examination and the interpretation of cardiac diagnostic tests including electrocardiograms, echocardiograms and coronary angiograms and their role in clinical decision making.