• Gross anatomy of the heart
• The heart as a two sided pump
• Cardiac cycle
• Coronary circulation
• Electrical conductance of the heart
• Cardiac muscle contraction
• Cardiac valves
• Structure and function of the blood vessels
• Factors regulating cardiac function and the status of the vascular system

 Pathophysiology

• Hypertension
• Hyperlipidemia
• Congestive heart failure
• Myocardial infarction
• Atherosclerosis
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Coronary artery disease

 Detailed Materia Medica

• Hawthorn
• Lily of the Valley
• Guggulu
• Garlic
• Motherwort
• Rauwolfia
• Ammi Visnaga

 The Role of Supplements

• Niacin
• CoEnzyme Q10
• Magnesium
• Calcium
• Potassium
• Carnitine

Other cardiovascular remedies and supplements will be discussed. This will include some discussion of peripheral vasodilators, circulatory stimulants and diuretics.

On completion of this module, the student should have a working knowledge of the cardio-vascular system and the disorders which commonly occur. Students will have a sound understanding of the herbal treatments which may be used to correct many of these disorders.

• Herbal Preparations
• The Cardiovascular System
• Pharmacology
• The Nervous System
• The Immune System
• The Gastro-Intestinal System