SLPs and the Body Systems Part 2: The Cardiovascular System

Introduction:

Speech-language pathologists should have a basic understanding of the cardiac function and clinical considerations necessary for optimal therapy. Cardiac disease, injury, or even anatomic anomalies can have a direct impact on multiple domains of our profession. In part two of the “SLPs and Body Systems” series, you will be introduced to basic heart anatomy, function, and pathologies with a focus on our roles as SLPs.

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