Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Urgent Cardiology
Course Code
RSK_024
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
16.00
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
Basic concepts of management of acute cardiology conditions (diseases). To teach residents up-to-date diagnostic techniques in transluminal interventions in cardiology (PCI, use of stem cells, embolization, stenting), as well as congenital heart disease treatment.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Within the course of studies the resident gets the knowledge in modern percutaneous transcatheter cardiology procedures, myocardial revascularization and heart valve surgery, as well as in diagnosis, management and treatment of acute cardiology syndromes.
Skills
1.To set indications for PCI procedures and conventional cardiac surgery. To master the skill of managing acute heart failure, acute coronary syndrome.
Competences
1.After finishing the study course the resident should feel confident in managing acute cardiology syndromes, in choosing appropriate diagnostic techniuqes and treatment options in compliance with European guidelines in this field.
Assessment
Individual work
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The resident prepares a short presentation (5 min.) On the diagnosis of myocardial infarction (symptomatology, ECG, blood biochemistry) and treatment tactics.
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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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On site
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Specialized room
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Coagulopathy, DIC syndrome.
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Specialized room
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Cardio-pulmonary bypass and circulatory support techniques
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Specialized room
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Blood coagulation during cardio-pulmonary bypass (CPB) surgery
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Specialized room
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Concept of CPB pathophysiology. Complications.
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Specialized room
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Low priming volume CPB.
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Specialized room
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Hypo- and hypercoagulation. Diagnosis and management
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Specialized room
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Options of artificial circulation and circulatory support systems – paracorporal
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Specialized room
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Implantable VAD systems
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Specialized room
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Pulsating flow CPB.
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Specialized room
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Legal considerations of surgery.
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Role of psychologist and art therapist in preparing patient for cardiac surgery.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
16.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
11
Length (weeks):
12
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Braunwald Zipes Libby "Heart Disease". Otto CM, Bonow RO. Valvular Heart Disease: A Companion to Braunwald’s Heart Disease. 4th Edition. Philadelphia, PA: Elsevier Saunders; 2014.
2.
Diagnosis and Management of Adult Congenital Heart Disease. 3rd Edition, 2017.
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Adult Congenital Heart Disease, An Issue of Cardiology Clinics. 1st Edition, 2020.
Additional Reading
1.
2021 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease ESC Clinical Practice Guideline
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Updated guideline for heart valve disease spotlights less invasive treatments American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Clinical Practice Guideline
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Important Changes Published in the new 2020 ACC/AHA Valvular Heart Disease Guidelines
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, National Center for Health Statistics. Underlying Cause of Death 1999-2017 on CDC WONDER Online Database, released December, 2018. Data are from the Multiple Cause of Death Files, 1999-2017, as compiled from data provided by the 57 vital statistics jurisdictions through the Vital Statistics Cooperative Program.
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2017 ESC/EACTS Guidelines for the management of valvular heart disease
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Heart valve disease
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Statement on Prevention of Infective Endocarditis
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2021 ACC/AHA/SCAI Guideline for Coronary Artery Revascularization: A Report of the American College of Cardiology/American Heart Association Joint Committee on Clinical Practice Guidelines
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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)
Other Information Sources
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E-learning Programme for Heart Failure & Heart Valve Disease