Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Aortic and Upper Extremity Arterial Diseases
Course Code
RIR_020
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
6.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kārlis Kupčs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Interventional radiologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Kārlis Kupčs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure acquisition of theoretical and practical skills on diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities of aortic, upper limb arterial diseases in interventional radiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Knowledge of diagnostic and therapeutic possibilities of aortic, upper limb artery disease in interventional radiology.
Skills
1.During the course, the resident learns the technical aspects of catheterization of large blood vessels, performs supra-aortic angioplasty, stenting, embolization.
Competences
1.Upon completion of the course, the resident will be able to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills to diagnose and treat aortic and upper extremity arterial diseases, will be able to recognize and treat iatrogenic vascular trauma and puncture complications.
Assessment
Individual work
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Preparation of presentations on aorta and upper limb diseases, using the recommended literature sources, with their evaluation and analysis in workshops. With the aim of mastering and understanding the problem in depth.
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Examination
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Assessment of residents' knowledge includes testing of current knowledge - seminars and practical training (30%), patient analysis (20%), multi-choice tests and clinical situation analysis (50%). Examination of the acquired knowledge with differentiated assessment in 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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Topics
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Aortic disease and endovascular treatment.
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Seminar
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Upper limb arterial pathology – atherosclerosis, types of aneurysms (syphilis, fungi, post-traumatic, hereditary).
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
6.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
2
Length (weeks):
4
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
Additional Reading
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Learning Interventional Radiology. Justin Shafa & Stephen T Kee. Elsevier, 2019.