Module manager: Natasha Watchorn
Email: n.watchorn@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Entry criteria for BSc (Hons) Healthcare Science (Cardiac physiology) Students who enrol on this module must have successfully completed year 1 of the BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) Programme.
ARCS2200
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module builds on knowledge acquired previously throughout their level 1 modules allowing students to apply their understanding of a range of pathophysiology’s associated with cardiac and vascular science in regards to how they are diagnosed and managed through non invasive functional imaging and ambulatory monitoring and analysis. The module will provide students with knowledge on all aspects of non-Invasive diagnostics in line with up to date guidance and related to varying cardiac disease processes.
The overall aim of this module is to ensure that the student understands the breadth of the application of science within Cardiac Physiology, and building on previous learning, develops and applies knowledge and understanding in Cardiac Physiology.
On completion of this module the student will have knowledge in:
1. Discuss the abbreviations and units used specific to assessments for CAD demonstrate the ability to apply these to clinical situations.
2. Discuss the normal physiological variability in humans regarding various functional cardiac testing and ambulatory monitoring procedures
3. Discuss how to utilise normal ranges to define normal and abnormal test results in functional cardiac testing and ambulatory monitoring
4. Discuss the clinical framework for, and basic principles of functional imaging and ambulatory monitoring
5. Recognise and respond appropriately to life-threatening arrhythmias.
6. Discuss and analyse procedure limitations
Module content will include:
Interpretation of ambulatory blood pressure and ECG monitors
Circulatory control and response to exercise
Principles of functional image testing
- Characteristics of recording equipment
- Indications / Contra-Indications and end-points
- Recommended measurement technique
- Common problems
- Protocols used
- Cardiac arrhythmias and exercise
- Differential diagnosis of cardiac and non-cardiac outcomes
Principles of CT Calcium scoring for assessment CAD
Principles of diagnostic functional imaging for assessment of CAD
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 8 | 1 | 8 |
| Lecture | 20 | 2 | 40 |
| Tutorial | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| Independent online learning hours | 50 | ||
| Private study hours | 100 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 50 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Student progress during this module will be monitored through the use of the workbook; answers will be discussed at the beginning of the following session.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Formative draft presentation submission | 0 |
| Coursework | Verbal presentation - 10 minute presentation with 5 mins of questions | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 50 | |
Both exam and presentation need to be passed to pass module. Pass mark for each component is 40%. There is no compensation between marks.
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Unseen exam | 2.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 50 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 50 | |
Both assessed pieces of work must be passed in order to pass the module. There is no compensation between the two pieces of work. Failure of either element will result in a resit opportunity for the failed component(s) of assessment and a capped overall module mark of 40% following a pass at resubmission.
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 14/03/2025
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