Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Surgical Treatment of Cardiac Arrhythmias
Course Code
RSK_014
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
8.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Romans Lācis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Cardiac surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Romans Lācis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To provide upgrade of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in compliance with the requirements of cardiac surgery professional regulations, in order to get medical doctor prepared for quialifying as cardiac surgeon.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge in cardiac arrhythmias diagnosis, different pacemaker types and indications for use thereof.
Skills
1.Recognize life threatening cardiac arrhythmias and select justified approach to treat those.
Competences
1.To provide primary and professional emergency aid to patients with cardiac arrhythmias.
Assessment
Individual work
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The resident creates an analytical overview of different EKS systems, types of pacemakers.
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Examination
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The material is submitted in printed and data carrier format. The lecturer evaluates the material according to a 10-point system.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Seminar
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Modality
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Up-to-date diagnostics of cardiac arrhythmias, electrophysiological examination and cardiac pacemakers. Tachyarrhythmias
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Seminar
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Cardiac arrhythmias CRT and CRT-D.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
8.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
6
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Kirklin/Barratt-Boyes Cardiac Surgery. 4th Edition, 2012.
2.
Cardiac Arrhythmias in Adults with Congenital Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiac Electrophysiology Clinics. 1st Edition, 2017.
Additional Reading
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2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice: Developed by the Task Force for cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice with representatives of the European Society of Cardiology and 12 medical societies With the special contribution of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology (EAPC)