Module manager: Lisa Ashton
Email: l.m.ashton@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable
Year running 2025/26
Students who enrol on this module must have successfully completed year 1 of the BSc Healthcare Science (Cardiac Physiology) Programme.
This module is taking part of the ARCS3264 content currently taught in year 3 and moving it into year 2. This is in line with placement requirements and workforce planning.
This module is not approved as a discovery module
This module will provide students with an understanding of the key concepts associated with invasive cardiac investigations and treatment and broaden their knowledge in the application of management processes for patients with a range of cardiac disease processes including paediatric and congenital.
This module will provide students an in-depth knowledge in the principles and application of procedures taking place with the cardiac catheterisation laboratory, including Coronary angiography, PCI, IVUS, balloon pump, FFR. Students will develop knowledge that they will then apply within their practice module. Utilising a blended learning approach students will be provided with both theory and practical sessions to enhance learning.
1. Evaluate the physiology, pathophysiology, and pharmacology relevant to cardiac catheterisation
2. Identification, analysis and measurement of procedure specific data including both normal and abnormal measurements
3. Formulate accurate and detailed reports relevant to the specific procedure
4. Develop analytical and problem solving skills
The module will cover a full range of procedures, principles and applications carried out for both right and left heart catheterisation procedures and will be linked to key concepts of Circulatory control, the cardiac cycle, control of cardiac output, the effects of Heart failure on circulation, Cardiac Drugs: effects functions and application and the effects of cardiac disease on these concepts.
The module will also cover the key changes linked to cardiac disease and the associated treatment options.
| Delivery type | Number | Length hours | Student hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tutorials | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Practicals | 4 | 1 | 4 |
| Class tests, exams and assessment | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Group learning | 2 | 2 | 4 |
| Lecture | 10 | 2 | 20 |
| Independent online learning hours | 50 | ||
| Private study hours | 100 | ||
| Total Contact hours | 50 | ||
| Total hours (100hr per 10 credits) | 200 | ||
Workbook which will run alongside the lecture delivery, this will be provided in 4 parts consisting of data interpretation and measurement as well as short answer questions. These will be in similar format to examination questions to allow students formative feedback. Feedback will also be provided on group work set throughout the module. Formative work listed will be adjusted based on the cohort requirements.
| Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Coursework | Group project - Formative group work | 0 |
| Coursework | Formative Workbook | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Coursework) | 0 | |
Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated
| Exam type | Exam duration | % of formal assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 3.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 100 |
| Standard exam (closed essays, MCQs etc) | 1.0 Hrs 0 Mins | 0 |
| Total percentage (Assessment Exams) | 100 | |
1 hour Formative mock examination
The reading list is available from the Library website
Last updated: 14/03/2025
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