Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Paediatric Cardiology III
Course Code
RBK_017
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
18.00
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, 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 cardiological 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. Upon completion of the study programme, the student is able to independently examine, diagnose and care of a paediatric patient of a cardiac profile at different ages, using the acquired knowledge and modern technologies.
Competences
1.Upon completion of the study programme, the students are able to independently examine and diagnose paediatric patients with cardiovascular disorders at different stages of childhood, are able to apply knowledge in the preparation of diagnostic and therapeutic action plans in various clinical situations.
Assessment
Individual work
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% from total grade
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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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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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-
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A test related to the programme issues. 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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Location
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Congenital heart diseases
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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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Foetal cardiac arrhythmias
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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 tumors
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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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Constrictive pericarditis
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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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Prenatal treatment options
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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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Long QT syndrome
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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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Marfan 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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Heart problems for athletes
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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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Dyslipidemia
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Cardiomyopathies
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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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Pericardial diseases
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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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Syncope
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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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Di George 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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Foetal echocardiography
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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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Kartagener’s syndrome and Scimitar 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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Infectious endocarditis
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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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Arterial hypertension
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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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Cardialgia, heart palpitations
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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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Kawasaki 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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Rheumatic 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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Assessment of physical activity in case of 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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Myocarditis
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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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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
18.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
23
Length (weeks):
14
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
M.K. Park. Pediatric cardiology for practitioners. Mosby Elsevier, 2018, 2021
2.
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 adults. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, 2008.
3.
D.G. Nichols, R.M. Ungerleider, P.J. Spevak, et al. Critical heart disease in infants and children. 2006.
Additional Reading
1.
R.M. Kliegman, R.E. Behrman, H.B. Jenson, et al. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21th ed. Saunders. 2019.
Other Information Sources
1.
BMJ Clinical Evidence
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UptoDate
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DynaMed
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Cochrane Library
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Medscape
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PubMed
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Science Direct