Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Advanced Electrocardiography
Course Code
RIT_052
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
16.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Inga Stuķēna
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Internist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Inga Stuķēna
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in electrocardiography in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the internist specialty, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study course, the resident will know the theoretical and practical aspects of electrocardiography in ECG interpretation, drawing conclusions and clinical application.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study course, the resident will be able to interpret ECG in acute and chronic situations, interpret the results in relation to the specific clinical situation.
Competences
1.Evaluate the obtained signs, connect them with pathological processes in the patient's body. Interpret the finding, apply it to a specific clinical situation and relate it to the overall investigation process. Interpret ECG changes, relate them to a specific clinical situation and relate them to the overall investigation process. Be able to analyze situations, argue, logically formulate and explain your opinion.
Assessment
Individual work
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Analysis and interpretation of electrocardiograms. Reading thematic literature.
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Examination
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1) At the end of the study course, the teacher evaluates the practical skills and competencies in a 10-point system, recording it in the resident's book. 2) Theoretical knowledge is assessed in a 10-point system, recording the assessment in the resident's book.
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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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Auditorium
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Diagnostics of the scrofulous process: determination of depth, localization, stage.
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Seminar
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Auditorium
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Disorders of repolarization. Infarct-like changes.
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Seminar
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Topics
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Classification of arrhythmias. Principles of diagnosis and evaluation of arrhythmias. Automaticity disorders. Sinus node dysfunction syndrome.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Topics
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Atrioventricular conduction disorders. Intraventricular conduction disorders.
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Seminar
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Ventricular early depolarization syndrome (WPW, CLC, etc.).
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Seminar
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Topics
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Extrasystole. Parasystole.
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Seminar
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The main mechanisms of the development of tachyarrhythmias. Atrial and ventricular fibrillation and flutter.
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Seminar
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Supraventricular and ventricular tachycardias.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
16.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
8
Length (weeks):
12
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Goldberger's Clinical Electrocardiography. 2018, Elsevier Inc, Ary L. Goldberger, Zachary D. Goldberger and Alexei Shvilkin.