American Board of Allied Health, Cardiac Perfusionist Specialty

البورد الأمريكي of Allied Health, Cardiac Perfusionist Specialty

Cardiac Perfusionist

• Duration:3 Hours
• Exam Code:CAR5371
• Number of Questions:150
• Passing Score:50%

Exam Coverage:

• Cardiac Anatomy.
• Cardiac and Pulmonary Physiology.
• Cardiovascular Pharmacology.
• Ischemic Heart Disease.
• Myocardial Preservation.
• Valvular Heart Disease.
• Cardiac Arrhythmias.
• Congenital Heart Disease.
• Cerebral Protection.
• Blood Conservation.
• Monitoring of Cardiac Patient.
• Acid-Base and Fluid Balance.
• Cardio-pulmonary Bypass.
• Cannula and Circuits for CPB.

Recommended References:

1. Clinical Anatomyby Richard Snell, 7th Edition.
2. Cardiopulmonary Bypass and Mechanical Support: Principles and Practiceby Glenn P. Gravlee, Latest Edition.
3. Textbook of Medical Physiologyby Guyton and Hall, 10th Edition.
4. The Washington Manual of Surgeryby Klingensmith, 5th Edition.
5. Cardiopulmonary Anatomy and Physiologyby Terry Des Jardins, 5th Edition.
6. Manual of Peri-operative Care in Cardiac and Thoracic Surgeryby Robert M. Bojar, 2nd Edition.
7. Manual of Peri-operative Care in Adult Cardiac Surgeryby Robert M. Bojar, 3rd Edition.
8. Cardiopulmonary Perfusionby Charles C. Reed, Diane K. Clark.