1. Continuing Medical Education Programs
Dr. Anika Niambi Al-Shura, Lecturer
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2. Integrative Diagnosing of Cardiovascular Disease
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3. Diagnosing in Cardiovascular
This course is approved by the
following agencies:
National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) for 8 PDA points and Florida State Board of Acupuncture for 10 CEUs.
The companion textbook:
Diagnosing in Cardiovascular
Chinese Medicine
must be ordered at
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Course Description
This course covers the finer details of cardiovascular patient examination techniques and clinical pearls used in western medicine, together with TCM examination techniques.
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Course Objectives
Understand the 6 basic signs and symptoms connected to cardiac diseases and their clinical significance.
Learn the methods and techniques used in physical examination to detect the signs.
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Module 6
Gait
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Contents
Chapter 9:
Clinical Significance
Chapter 10:
Examination
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10. Chapter 11: Clinical Significance
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Contents
Part 1:
Etiology
Part 2:
Answers to Textbook Questions
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Part 1: Etiology
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Claudication occurs when the blood flow through the vessel may be obstructed causing pain, weakness, or extreme fatigue.
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The severity of the symptoms is in direct relationship to the degree of the stenosis and the progression rate from the age of onset.
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16. Part 1: Textbook Answers
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Answer block #1
the condition is more of a symptom than a diagnosable disease #2
during regular movement, the patient will report relief after 2 minutes of standing
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19. Chapter 10:Inquiry and Examination
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Contents
Part 1:
Inquiry
Part 2:
Physical Examinations
Part 3:
Answers to text book questions
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22. Part 1:Inquiry and Examination
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In Chinese medicine, edema shui zhong is a pathogenic condition which is not treated as an isolated condition.
Treatment relies on Western medicine diagnostic methods to determine a relationship to serious chronic diseases.
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During patient inquiry, the patient may report that clothing, shoes, or rings fit tighter than usual. Also, the face, eyes, neck, and waistline may seem puffier at different times of the day.
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26. Part 2: Physical Examination
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In Chinese medicine, claudication is classified under vessel bi syndrome.
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It is merely a symptom within the greater syndrome to differentiate.
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The physical examination should begin with observation.
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Watch the patient’s walking gait as they enter and exit the room.
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Watch the patient’s gait as they mount and dismount the examination table.
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33. Part 3: Answers to Textbook Questions
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Answer block #3
Is this only a problem today, or do you usually have walking problems? #4
How far can you walk before you need to stop and rest? #5
Do you have the sensation of pain, fatigue or both which makes you stop and rest?
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Answer block #6
walking on a level surface #7
walking on an incline #8
climbing stairs #9
running or jogging
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37. Module 6 Review Questions
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38. review interactive practice quiz.
Complete the Module 6
review interactive practice quiz.
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Course Conclusion
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