CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

General Module

Course Sheet

Course code:

TF21B1E

Academic Year of enrolment:

2022

Year of supply:

2023/2024

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in CARDIOCIRCULATORY AND CARDIOVASCULAR PERFUSION TECHNIQUES

Disciplinary Sector:

Cardiovascular Diseases

Is part of:

CLINICAL INTRODUCTION II

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

RICCI FABRIZIO

Cycle:

First semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Objectives

Theoretical Knowledge
- Gain a deep understanding of the etiology, pathogenesis, and most common clinical manifestations of cardiovascular diseases.
- Acquire essential knowledge on the specific diagnostic techniques for cardiovascular system diseases.

Understanding and Comprehension
- Understand the pathophysiology of the main diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Learn the fundamental concepts related to diagnosis and treatment of common cardiovascular emergencies.
- Know and be able to describe the main diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for managing patients with diseases of the cardiovascular system.

Judgment Autonomy
- Develop the ability to identify, analyze, and interpret symptoms and clinical-instrumental signs related to diseases of the cardiovascular system, in order to provide a personalized care plan.
- Design and implement targeted interventions to assist patients with specific clinical scenarios related to specific diseases of the cardiovascular system.
- Describe the key points of a therapeutic intervention plan that is strategically aligned with the goal of ensuring medical and interventional treatment continuity and the adoption of targeted preventive behaviors to minimize the risk of complications.

Clinical-Assistential Competencies
- Understand and identify the clinical and care implications related to the use and management of the main drugs intended for patients with cardiovascular conditions.

Communication Skills
- Establish effective and collaborative communication with the multidisciplinary Heart Team.
- Clearly and informatively communicate on topics of cardiovascular prevention and health education within the cardiovascular area.

Contents

Cardiovascular emergencies
Electrocardiography
Cardiovascular imaging
Exercise testing
Ischemic heart disease
Cardiomyopathies
Myocarditis
Heart failure
Arrhythmias
Sudden Cardiac Death

Extended Syllabus

1. Introduction to the Pathophysiology of the Cardiovascular System.

2. Cardiovascular Emergencies: acute pulmonary edema; cardiac arrest; cardiogenic shock; pulmonary embolism; cardiac tamponade; acute aortic syndromes.

3. Ischemic Heart Disease: cardiovascular risk factors, atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease, acute and chronic coronary syndromes, complications of myocardial infarction.

4. Clinical applications of cardiovascular imaging techniques: echocardiography, cardiovascular magnetic resonance, computed tomography, nuclear techniques.

5. Exercise Testing: objectives, indications, patient preparation, exercise protocols, electrocardiographic patterns of myocardial ischemia, cardiopulmonary exercise testing.

6. Inherited and Acquired Heart Muscle Disorders: dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, restrictive cardiomyopathy, arrhythmogenic cardiomyopathy.

7. Heart Failure: etiology, pathogenesis, classification, clinical presentations, treatment.

8. Cardiogenic shock: definition, classification, pathophysiology, diagnostic and therapeutic strategies.

9. Arrhythmias: etiology, pathogenesis, classification, electrocardiographic patterns.

10. Myocarditis: acute myocarditis, chronic inflammatory cardiomyopathies.

Recommended Bibliography

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine
Malattie Cardiovascolari: approccio clinico-scientifico - Edizioni Minerva Medica
European Society of Cardiology Clinical Practice guidelines (www.escardio.org)

During the course, students will receive a list of selected articles and monographs as essential reference materials for effective in-depth study of the course content. Additionally, slides used during the lectures will be shared. Importantly, these slides are intended as a supplementary educational resource and cannot, under any circumstances, replace direct consultation of the recommended bibliography.

Teaching Methods

Lectures

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

Learning outcomes will be assessed through a final oral exam to verify the level of achievement of educational objectives. The evaluation criteria will focus on the correct use of discipline-specific language, knowledge and mastery of content, clarity of exposition, and the ability to synthesize in critical analysis of cardiovascular system pathologies. Students will be asked questions on topics covered in the course syllabus.

The final grade will be expressed in thirtieths.

The exam will be considered failed if the student is unable to answer a question, argue on the topic, or if during the dialogue with the instructor, the student reveals gaps that preclude the understanding of the subject matter of the question.

The exam result is expressed in thirtieths according to an ascending scale related to the demonstration of knowledge, the appropriateness of language, and the logic and coherence of the presentation:

Basic but incomplete knowledge: score 18 - 22 thirtieths;
Adequate knowledge and clarity of exposition: score 23-25 thirtieths;
Good knowledge and ability to explain topics with proper language and subject mastery: score 26-28 thirtieths;
Excellent knowledge of topics and excellent expository skills, critical reasoning: score 28-30 thirtieths.
An honorary distinction will be awarded to the student who not only exhibits exceptionally deep knowledge of the course material but also demonstrates a high level of skill in presenting arguments and a notable capacity for critical reasoning.

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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