Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Neuro-instrumental Diagnostic Methods
Course Code
RNL_027
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
13.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Evija Miglāne
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Neurologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Evija Miglāne
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Ensure theoretical knowledge using neuroelectrophysiologic and neurosonographic methods in diagnosing various neurological disorders.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of neuroelectrophysiologic (EEG, EMG, somatosensory potential) investigation methods, and the basic principles of data analysis, neurosonographic investigation methods, and the basic principles of data analysis, EMG in the investigation indications of peripheral and central nervous system disturbances and differential diagnosis. EEG, indications of nervous system disease diagnosis, somatosensory potential indications for the determination of the nervous system differential diagnosis.
Skills
1.To use neuroinstumental diagnostic methods in diagnostics of various neurological disorders. Independently interpret the investigation results of neuroelectrophysiologic and neurosonographic methods.
Competences
1.Formulate the use of neurophysiologic evaluation methods in diagnosing various neurological disorders. Interpret the results of the tests critically. Integrate the acquired knowledge of instrumental neurological investigation methods in neurologist’s clinical praxis. Justify the diagnosis and approach considerations in diagnosing various neurological diseases using instrumental methods.
Assessment
Individual work
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Self-dependently work with literature.
Prepare for theoretical seminars.
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Examination
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Multi choice test or oral questions or theoretical questions.
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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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Functional anatomy and physiology of nervous system. The basic mechanism - neuroelectrophysiologic exam to measure sensory and motor functions.
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Seminar
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Electroencephalography (EEG)- charting, SPECT results in various neurological disorders. Evoked potentials- registration and clinical features in various neurological disorders
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Neuroelectrophysiologic methods of evaluating motor units and PNS in various neurological disorders- electromyography (EMG), neurography, quantitative sensory testing, nociceptive reflexes
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Seminar
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The use of neurosonographic methods in evaluation of brachiocephalic and intracranial blood vessels, the evaluation of brain hemodynamic
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
13.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
9
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Walter G. Bradley DM FRCP, Robert B. Daroff MD, Gerald M Fenichel MD, Joseph Jankovic MD. Bradleys neurology in Clinical Practice”. 7th edition 2015; 8th edition 2021.
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Clinical electroencephalography. SpringerLink, 2019.
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Lyn Weiss, Julie Silver. “Easy EMG”. 3rd edition, 2021.
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Introduction to Vascular Ultrasonography. Elsevier, 7th edition, 2019.
Additional Reading
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Mark H. Libenson. “Practical Approach to Electroencephalography”. 2009
Other Information Sources
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www.uptodate.com