Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Electrophysiology
Course Code
RBK_022
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Paediatrics
ECTS
11.00
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 acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in according to the requirements of the paediatric cardiology speciality regulations to prepare doctors for certification in the speciality of paediatric cardiology according to regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.In the study programme, one should acquire detailed theoretical knowledge about heart rhythm disorders, diagnosis and treatment methods thereof.
Skills
1.Able to analyse electrocardiogram and Holter monitoring results. Understands the indications for performing electrophysiological examinations, knows how to prepare the patient for examinations and provide care after the procedures. Able to evaluate the efficiency of the pacemaker, able to program the parameters of the pacemaker, according to the age of the child and the type of stimulation.
Competences
1.As a result of completing the study programme, understands the aetiology, pathogenesis, and symptoms of heart rhythm disorders. As a result of completing the study programme, can independently, using the acquired knowledge and modern technologies, perform patient care for children of different ages with heart rhythm disorders.
Assessment
Individual work
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Individual work |
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Prepares presentations and methodological materials for seminars.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Test work on issues covered in the programme. Knowledge will be assessed on a 10-point scale. Assessment of practical skills on a 10-point 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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Diagnosis of heart rhythm disorders
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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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Electrophysiological diagnosis
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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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Radiofrequency catheter ablation
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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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Types of electrocardiostimulation, indications
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
11.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
4
Length (weeks):
8
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
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 adult. Lippincott Williams&Wilkins, 2008
2.
M.K. Park. Pediatric cardiology for Practitioners. Mosby Elsevier, 2018, 2021.
3.
D.G. Nichols, R.M. Ungerleider, P.J. Spevak, et al. Critical heart disease in infants and children, Mosby Elsevier, 2006.
Additional Reading
1.
Kliegman R. M., Behrman R.E., Jenson H. B. Stanton B. F. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 19th ed. Elsevier: Saunders, 2011
Other Information Sources
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BMJ Clinical Evidence
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BMJ Journals
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Cochrane Library
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DynaMed
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MD Consult
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PubMed
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Science Direct
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Uptodate