This course focuses on pathologic states of adult cardiac disease. Included is an evaluation of systolic and diastolic left ventricular function, the hemodynamics of blood flow through the heart, and valvular diseases, such as aortic and mitral stenosis . Study of cardiomyopathy includes echo evaluation of coronary artery disease, stress echocardiograms, endocarditis, LV hypertrophy, left and right ventricular outflow tracks and prosthetic valves. Case studies and critique are provided throughout the course. Prerequisite: DMS 314