Course Overview

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Course Objectives

• Cardiovascular diagnosis based on hand examination.
• Cardiovascular diagnosis based on fingernail examination.
• Cardiovascular diagnosis based on facial diagnostics.
• Cardiovascular diagnosis based on ear and overall head.

Course Outline

0 hrs - 15 minReview pathologies that can be apparent within examination of the hands. Diagnostic examination will include: Jane Way lesions, Osler nodes and connective tissue deformations.

15 min - 30 minReview pathologies that can be apparent within examination of the fingernails. Diagnostic examination will include Splinter hemorrhages, Shamroth window, beau’s lines, clubbing and nail discoloration.

30 min - 45 minReview pathologies that can be apparent within examination of the face. Diagnostic examination will include corneal arcus, xanthoma and facial coloring.

45 min - 1 hrsReview pathologies that can be apparent within examination of the head. This diagnostic exam will include ear lobe creasing and skin tags.