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