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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can see the benefits for pursuing the BSc Cardiovscular Technology course below:
Growing Demand: The prevalence of cardiovascular diseases is increasing globally, leading to a higher demand for skilled cardiovascular technologists to assist in diagnosis and treatment.
Specialized Skills: This programme provides in-depth knowledge and hands-on training in using advanced diagnostic equipment and performing specialised procedures, making graduates highly skilled and valuable in the medical field.
Diverse Career Opportunities: Graduates can pursue various roles, including cardiovascular technologist, cardiac sonographer, ECG techni
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
A BSc Cardiovascular Technology course is a UG course where students learn about the diagnosis and treatment of heart and vascular diseases. The coursework includes both theory and practical aspects. Students also learn about both invasive and non-invasive cardiovascular procedures and patient care techniques. After this course, one can look for work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and diagnostic laboratories.
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10 months agoContributor-Level 10
It is indeed possible for you as a graduate in BSc Chemistry to apply for the Postgraduate Diploma in Cardiovascular Technology at Sree Chitra Tirunal Institute for Medical Sciences and Technology. The course is for 2 years with an intake of 10 students per year. The selection procedure is done through a written test and interview, with an application fee of INR 1,500. The course fees would be about INR 25,000 a year, with an additional examination fee of INR 1,000 every semester. Students are paid a stipend of INR 12,000 per month during the 2 years of the course.
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12 months agoBeginner-Level 5
Another name for a Cath Lab Technician is a Cardiac Catheterization Technologist or a Cardiovascular Technologist (specializing in invasive cardiology). These professionals assist in diagnostic and interventional procedures in the catheterization laboratory, such as angiograms, stent placements, and pacemaker insertions.
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
Candidates can check the table below to understand their priorities better:
If You Want to… | Choose This Course |
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Become a heart specialist doctor | Cardiology (MBBS/MD/DM) |
Work in diagnostic labs or Cath labs | |
Specialize in ultrasound/ECHO | |
Assist in heart surgeries | Cardiac Technology |
Monitor critical heart patients in ICCU | Cardiac Care Technology |
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a year agoContributor-Level 10
The difference between Cardiology, Cardiovascular Technology, Echo Cardiology (Echocardiography) and Cardiac Technology is given below:
Particulars | Cardiology | Cardiovascular Technology | Echo Cardiology (Echocardiography) | Cardiac Care Technology |
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Field | Medical Specialty | Allied Health Profession | Subspecialty of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Technology | Allied Health Profession |
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Key Differences at a Glance
Field | Professionals | Focus | Key Skills |
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Cardiology | Cardiologists (Doctors) | Diagnosis and treatment of heart diseases | Performing surgeries & procedures |
Cardiovascular Technology | Cardiovascular Technologists | Operating diagnostic equipment | ECG, stress tests, catheterization |
Echo Cardiology | Echo Technicians | Using ultrasound for heart imaging | ECHO, Doppler, TEE |
Cardiac Technology | Cardiac Technologists | Assisting in invasive cardiac procedures | Cath lab operations, pacemaker insertion |
Cardiac Care Technology | Cardiac Care Technicians | Monitoring patients in ICCU/CCU | Operating cardiac monitors, ventilators |
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a year ago
Contributor-Level 9
Based on previous years, the NEET UG cutoff for general category students in 2022 was between 450,000 and 640,000. The cutoff for 2024 is expected to be based on the NEET UG and NEET PG scores for MBBS and MD/MS courses.
Here are some other things to know about the B.Sc. in Cardiovascular Technology:
The minimum qualification for eligibility is a pass in 12th std/PUC in science stream with a minimum 50% in PCMB and a pass in English.
After graduating, candidates can work as Cardiovascular Technologists, Cardiac Sonographers/Echocardiographers, Cardiac Catheterization Technologists, Electrocardiography (ECG) Technicians, and more.
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a year agoContributor-Level 6
There are various good colleges which provides B.Sc in cardiovascular technology course and they are in Ahmadnagar, Pune, Navi mumbai and Thane which are Dolphin (Pg) College Of Life Sciences, Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), Vydehi Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre, DMIHER and DY Patil Navi Mumbai. These are some of the best colleges.
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