Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Paediatric Cardiology II
Course Code
RBK_021
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
29.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingūna Lubaua
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Pediatric cardiologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ingūna Lubaua
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills according to the requirements of the regulations of the paediatric cardiology speciality to prepare a doctor for certification in the speciality of paediatric cardiology in compliance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.The study programme provides for acquisition of detailed theoretical knowledge of embryology of congenital heart diseases, aetiology of congenital and acquired diseases, pathogenesis, symptoms, differential diagnosis; for learning of indications and possibilities of conservative treatment; for acquisition of examination and diagnostic methods in cardiology, instruments and equipment used in cardiology and prevention of the cardiovascular system diseases.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study programme, the resident understands the aetiology, pathogenesis and symptoms of heart diseases. The student has practical skills in objective examination of inpatients and outpatients. Knows how to analyse electrocardiograms and Holter monitoring results. Can manage echocardiography (transthoracic, transoesophageal and foetal) and veloergometry examination according to the description of the method.
Competences
1.Upon completion of the study programme, the student is able to independently take care of a paediatric patient of a cardiac profile at different ages, using the acquired knowledge and modern technologies.
Assessment
Individual work
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Grade
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1.
Individual work |
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Prepare presentations and methodological materials for seminars.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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A written test related to programme topics. Knowledge is assessed on a 10-point grading scale. Assessment of practical skills on a 10-point grading scale.
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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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Tricuspid valve atresia
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Seminar
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Modality
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Pulmonary artery atresia with intact septum
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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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Double outlet right ventricle
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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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Ebstein’s anomaly of the tricuspid valve
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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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Transposition of the great vessels
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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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Coronary artery anomalies
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Topics
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Manipulations
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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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Congenitally corrected transposition of the great vessels
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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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Double inlet left ventricle
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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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Total anomalous pulmonary venous drainage
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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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Common arterial trunk
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Cor triatriatum (Triatrial heart)
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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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Univentricular heart disease
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Hypoplastic left heart syndrome
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Cardiac malpositions and heterotaxy syndrome
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Key principles of congenital heart disease therapy
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Heart failure, classification
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Heart failure therapy
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Prostaglandin therapy
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Sinus node dysfunction
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Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Atrioventricular block
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
29.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
21
Length (weeks):
22
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
H.D. Allen, D.J. Driscoll, R.E. Shaddy, T.F. Feltes. Moss and Adams’ Heart Disease in infants, children, and adolescents including the fetus and young adult. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, 2008
2.
M.K. Park. Pediatric cardiology for Practitioners. Mosby Elsevier, 2018, 2021.
3.
D.G. Nichols, R.M. Ungerleider, P.J. Spevak, et al. Critical heart disease in infants and children. Mosby Elsevier, 2006.
Additional Reading
1.
Kliegman R. M., Behrman R.E., Jenson H. B. Stanton B. F. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21 st ed. Elsevier: Saunders, 2019
Other Information Sources
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BMJ Clinical Evidence
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BMJ Journals
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Cochrane Library
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DynaMed
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MD Consult
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PubMed
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Science Direct
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Uptodate