MED 207 — Cardiovascular Systems I

University of Cape Coast · Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery · Year 2, Semester 1 · outline 2026/2027

MED 207 Cardiovascular System I is the first of the cardiovascular modules in Cycle I of the core curriculum. Its theme is structure to function. Anatomy covers the subdivisions and contents of the mediastinum, the great vessels, oesophagus, thoracic duct and thoracic autonomic nerves, and the pericardium and heart: external and internal features, valves, conducting system, blood supply and innervation, with surface, radiological and clinical anatomy. Developmental Anatomy covers the formation and septation of the heart, the development of arteries, veins and lymphatics, the fetal circulation and congenital anomalies. Histology covers the microscopic structure of arteries, arterioles, capillaries, veins, lymph vessels and the heart. Physiology covers cardiac electrophysiology and the cardiac cycle, the electrocardiogram, the heart as a pump (cardiac output, venous return, heart failure), haemodynamics, the regulation of arterial pressure, hypertension and exercise, regional circulations and shock. Lectures, PBL, tutorials and practicals are used throughout.