Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Electrocardiography
Course Code
LF_134
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Public and environmental health
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 5
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Krēvica-Rozenberga
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepāja, Riņķu Street 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
1. To learn ECG recording techniques, the ability to assess, analyse and interpret ECG waveforms in the evaluation of myocardial status and function.
2. To promote the development of students’ clinical thinking.
Preliminary Knowledge
In normal anatomy and normal physiology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.As a result of completing the course, students will be able to describe the ECG recording technique; know the nomenclature, evaluation and characterisation of ECG waveform elements; describe the use of ECG in the diagnostic process and analyse the acquired ECG information, assess the degree of pathology.
Skills
1.As a result of completing the study course, students are able to perform patient examination using ECG; apply the results obtained by ECG to the clinical situation; orient in the results of electrocardiography examination; determine the direction of the electrical axis of the heart.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the course, students understand the application of ECG in clinical situations and in the treatment process; students analyse and interpret electrocardiographic data, distinguish the norm from pathology and formulate a medical finding.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Preparation in advance for the topic of the class, using the recommended readings. Preparation of study aids for study needs. Development of independent work on heart rate and frequency analysis.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Attendance of lectures and seminars, mandatory attendance of practical classes. Students’ ability to use ECG in patient examination and analyse the results is assessed. Successful completion of course examinations (clinical situational tasks with interpretation of examination results), successful completion of the final examination.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Heart anatomy and physiology.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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ECG procedure and leads.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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ECG procedure and leads.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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ECG procedure and leads.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Nomenclature, assessment and characterisation of ECG waveform elements.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Nomenclature, assessment and characterisation of ECG waveform elements.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Determining the direction of the heart’s electrical axis.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Determining the direction of the heart’s electrical axis.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Rhythm and frequency analysis.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Rhythm and frequency analysis.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Rhythm and frequency analysis.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Normal ECG variants and electrocardiological findings.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Normal ECG variants and electrocardiological findings.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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ECG changes in case of diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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ECG changes in case of diseases.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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ECG changes in case of diseases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Lekciju un praktisko nodarbību materiāli.
2.
A. Kalvelis. Klīniskā elektrokardioloģija. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2008 (akceptējams izdevums)
3.
A. Kalvelis. Elektrokardioloģijas pamati. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds, 2009 (akceptējams izdevums)
4.
John R. Hampton. The ECG in Practice. 2013
Additional Reading
1.
Klīniskā medicīna 1.daļa. A. Lejnieka redakcijā. Sirds un asinsvadu saslimšanas. J. Jirgensons, O. Kalējs. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds 2010
2.
A. Kalvelis. Elektrokardiogrāfija. Rīga: Nacionālais apgāds 2009
Other Information Sources
1.
Latvijas Kardiologu biedrības vadlīnijas – www.kardiologija.lv
2.
Interneta resurss: http://www.ecglibrary.com/ecghome.html
3.
Interneta resurss: http://www.practicalclinicalskills.com/ekg.aspx