Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Cardiac and Vascular Diagnostics
Course Code
RSK_012
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Surgery
ECTS
10.95
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 basic concepts and primary experience in diagnosis of heart and circulatory system diseases, using 3D echocardiography, X-ray, CT, MRI and digital angiography techniques.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.To learn the relevancy of echocardiography, X-ray imaging, CT, MRI and angiography (coronarography) in diagnosing heart diseases and setting indications for cardiac surgery.
Skills
1.To perform simplified echocardiography and interprete the findings, to interprete coronarography findings.
Competences
1.To be able to interprete cardiology examinations, as well as to be able to handle professional primary and emergency aid.
Assessment
Individual work
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The resident prepares a presentation (short, 5 - 7 min.) On the role of EHO cardiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, radioisotope myocardial perfusion, positron emission tomography - PET, essence in the diagnosis of cardiovascular diseases.
The resident performs 2-3 types of EHO screening on a regular basis under the supervision of a certified cardiologist.
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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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Non-invasive examinations in cardiac surgery – heart X-ray, ECG.
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Echocardiography in cardiology.
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Topics
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3D Echocardiography.
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Seminar
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On site
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Specialized room
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Other non-invasive examinations in cardiology (PhKG, ECG, Holtermonitoring, CT, MRI, radionuclides).
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Invasive angiography in cardiology.
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Cardiovascular examinations and use of contrast agents in congenital and acquired heart diseases.
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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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CT and MRI imaging using contrast agents.
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Seminar
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Auditorium
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Preparing patient for cardiac surgery.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
10.95
Number of Residency Seminars:
8
Length (weeks):
12
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Valvular Heart Disease: A Companion to Braunwald's Heart Disease. 5th Edition, 2020.
2.
Cardiopulmonary Bypass. 2nd Edition, 2015. Sunit Ghosh, Florian Falter, Albert C. Perrino Jr
3.
Hypertensive Heart Disease, An Issue of Heart Failure Clinics. 1st Edition, 2019.
Other Information Sources
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