Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Vascular and Non-Vascular Interventional Radiology
Course Code
RAK_022
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Aina Kratovska
Structure Unit Manager
Ardis Platkājis
Structural Unit
Department of Radiology
Contacts
Dr. Aina Kratovska, tel. +37126027867, e-mail: aina_kratovska@inbox.lv
About Study Course
Objective
Interventional Radiology is a quickly emerging, highly technological subspecialty of Radiology, offering the patient friendly and less invasive operations in broad spectrum of pathologies.
Interventional Radiology covers vascular and also non-vascular pathology treatment, including oncological interventions under guidance of different visualization methods (X-ray, ultrasound, CT-guided procedures).
The aim of this course is to give more detailed introduction to Interventional Radiology field. During the 8 lessons, which include 10 topics, theoretical and practical lessons will cover the most common clinical conditions routinely handled by interventional radiologists. In every lesson following key points according to CIRSE (Cardiovascular and Interventional Radiology Society of Europe) Interventional Radiology Curriculum for Medical Students will be discussed:
• indications of the procedure, main guidelines;
• preoperative preparation;
• basic steps of the procedure;
• material spectrum;
• post-procedural care.
During every lesson students will spend 2 hours for acquaintance with theoretical aspects of the topic and 2 hours in cathlab for acquaintance with real radiological work-stations, operation material spectrum and in-vitro simulated manipulation technique with real devices.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basics of Diagnostic Radiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.During the course students will be trained according to Interventional Radiology guidelines and Syllabus. Basic steps of main procedures will be shown schematically and in practical application. During clinical case-based analysis indications and contraindications of specific Interventional Radiology procedures will be discussed. Preoperative diagnostic and laboratory analysis steps will be discussed for every operation type.
Skills
1.At the end of the course students will acquire practical skills to perform basic steps of specific IR procedures (see skill section of the course). Students also will be capable to decide which type of IR procedure is applicable in specific clinical situation.
Competences
1.At the end of the course students will be capable to recognize the indications for basic endovascular and non-vascular operations as well as limitations, thus increasing knowledge in treatment possibilities and participate in a multidisciplinary approach to patient care in the future.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Studies of the guidelines highlighted during practical lessons, literature review.
Clinical case analysis (self-selected from online sources) and step-by step description of Interventional Radiology operation applied has to be handed in during the course (2 A4 pages).
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Examination
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Examination |
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Clinical case analysis (self-selected from online sources) and step-by step description of Interventional Radiology operation applied (2 A4 pages) has to be submitted in the end or during the course.
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Examination |
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Cumulative mark of 8 tests completed on-site after every practical lesson provides final mark of the course;
Course can be completed if at least 6 tests fulfilled and clinical case analysis submitted.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Endovascular peripheral angioplasty. Percutaneous endovenous peripheral venoplasty and embolization.
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4
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Topics
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Angioplasty of brachiocephalic arteries-carotid, vertebral, subclavian artery.
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4
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Intracranial mechanical thrombectomy in patients with acute ischemic stroke.
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4
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Topics
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Endovascular embolization of intracranial artery aneurysm and arteriovenous malformations.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Class/Seminar
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Chemoembolization for hepatocellular carcinoma and liver colorectal metastasis treatment.
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4
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Topics
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Intraabdominal traumatic and spontaneous bleeding endovascular embolization. Fibroid embolization.
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Percutaneous biliary drainage and stenting.
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Auditorium
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4
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Topics
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Percutaneous biopsy. Examination (multiple choice test).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Interventional Radiology Curriculum for medical Students
2.
CIRSE Standards of Practice Documents
3.
CIRSE Joint and endorsed documents
Additional Reading
1.
European Curriculum and Syllabus for Interventional Radiology
2.
European Curriculum and Syllabus for Interventional Oncology
3.
IR patient safety checklist
Other Information Sources
1.
Vascular and Interventional Radiology: A Core Review, 2019
2.
prasmju video: "Arteriālas punkcijas un ievadslūžu komplekta sagatavošana intraarteriālai pieejai Invazīvajā Radioloģijā" (latviešu plūsmai)
3.
Practical skill video: "Preparation of the sterile arterial puncture and sheath set for intraarterial access in Interventional Radiology"