Course Overview

This course is part four of a 15-part series that will empower the participant to have a complete re-understanding of the cardiovascular system. Cardiovascular disease is (unnecessarily) the #1 cause of death in the USA.

Part four of this course will empower the participant with an understanding of how to perform a comprehensive diagnostic exam in their clinic and to rule out possible cardiovascular issues.

Diagnostic exam will include a dozen conditions that can be detected by a visual examination of the hands and the numerous conditions that can be detected from facial coloration.

Part Four course will cover:

(1) Cardiovascular Diagnosis based on hands

(2) Cardiovascular Diagnosis based on fingernails

(3) Cardiovascular Facial and Ear Diagnostics

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.