Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Emergencies in Cardiology
Course Code
ISK_244
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine; Sports Science
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Oskars Kalējs
Structure Unit Manager
Jūlija Zepa
Structural Unit
Department of Internal Diseases
Contacts
Riga, Hipokrata Street 2, isk@rsu.lv, +371 67042338
About Study Course
Objective
1. To acquire in practice the recognition of emergency situations and basic principles for solving clinical situation problems. 2. Develop analytical thinking based on ECG. 3. Train to interpret the nuances of the objective examination finding in the context of different clinical situations. 4. To familiarise with the most common pathologies and their characteristics which give rise to acute and urgent situations in the practice of cardiology. 5. Promote the development of clinical thinking among students.
Preliminary Knowledge
Normal physiology, pathological physiology. pharmacology, at semester 6 level, Internal Medicine at semester 8-9 level, Cardiology at semester 6 level.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Demonstrate orientation in the latest medical investigative methods, scientific directions. At the end of studies, the ability to navigate timely recognition of emergency situations in cardiology practice and application of treatment methods is acquired. Is familiar with modern methods.
Individual work and tests
Clinical case tasks
Skills
1.It shall be able to analyse the information obtained in sequence, to recognise possible risk factors.
Competences
1.Recognize the potential level of pathology based on the findings. Choose reasonable therapeutic tactics based on the objective data obtained.
Individual work and tests
Clinical cases in e-study materials
Assessment
Individual work
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Title
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Clinical cases in e-study materials |
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10 points
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Discussion of the tasks of different clinical situations, analysis of the situation and evaluation of the operation. Materials are in e-studies, attached to a B-course. Each individual clinical case/case is sequentially aligned to the workshops. |
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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.
Clinical case tasks |
100.00% from total grade
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10 points
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Clinical case studies. Correspond to several topics covered during the course, which are covered during seminars and practical classes. |
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Acute coronary syndrome. Diagnostics, treatment options, tactics in different situations
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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-
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2
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Topics
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Acute heart failure. Diagnostics, treatment tactics in different situations
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Sudden Cardiac Death
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Video Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Specific emergency situations in cardiology. Diagnostics, variations. Treatment tactics in different situations.
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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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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Emergency situations in the treatment of hypertension
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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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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Acute coronary syndrome. Diagnostics, treatment options, tactics in different situations
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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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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Pulmonary artery thromboembolism. Risks, diagnostics, treatment. Tactics in different situations
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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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Study room
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3
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Topics
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High-risk cardiomyopathies. Diagnosis, treatment tactics.
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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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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Ventricular heart rhythm disorders. Diagnostics, treatment tactics
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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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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Supraventricular arrhythmias. Diagnostics, treatment tactics in various situations.
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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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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Bradyarrhythmias. Diagnostics, treatment tactics in different situations
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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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Study room
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3
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Topics
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Emergencies related to sports cardiology. Diagnostics, treatment tactics.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam (Written)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
IC Van Gelder et al., 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of atrial fibrillation developed in collaboration with the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS): Developed by the task force for the management of atrial fibrillation of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC), with the special contribution of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA) of the ESC. Endorsed by the European Stroke Organisation (ESO)Suitable for English stream
2.
C.Vrints et al., 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of chronic coronary syndromes: Developed by the task force for the management of chronic coronary syndromes of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Endorsed by the European Association for Cardio-Thoracic Surgery (EACTS)
3.
JW McEvoy et al., 2024 ESC Guidelines for the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension: Developed by the task force on the management of elevated blood pressure and hypertension of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) and endorsed by the European Society of Endocrinology (ESE) and the European Stroke Organisation (ESO)Suitable for English stream
4.
AR Byrne et al., 2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of acute coronary syndromes: Developed by the task force on the management of acute coronary syndromes of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
5.
E Arbelo et al., 2023 ESC Guidelines for the management of cardiomyopathies: Developed by the task force on the management of cardiomyopathies of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)Suitable for English stream
6.
TA McDonagh et al., 2023 Focused Update of the 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure: Developed by the task force for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) With the special contribution of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the ESC
7.
K.Zeppenfeld et al., 2022 ESC Guidelines for the management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death: Developed by the task force for the management of patients with ventricular arrhythmias and the prevention of sudden cardiac death of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) Endorsed by the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC)
8.
TA McDonagh et al., 2021 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure: Developed by the Task Force for the diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic heart failure of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) With the special contribution of the Heart Failure Association (HFA) of the ESCSuitable for English stream
9.
M Glikson et al., 2021 ESC Guidelines on cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy: Developed by the Task Force on cardiac pacing and cardiac resynchronization therapy of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC) With the special contribution of the European Heart Rhythm Association (EHRA)
10.
A Pelliccia et al., 2020 ESC Guidelines on sports cardiology and exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease: The Task Force on sports cardiology and exercise in patients with cardiovascular disease of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)Suitable for English stream
11.
SV Konstantinides et a., 2019 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism developed in collaboration with the European Respiratory Society (ERS): The Task Force for the diagnosis and management of acute pulmonary embolism of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC)
12.
J Brugada et al., 2019 ESC Guidelines for the management of patients with supraventricular tachycardia The Task Force for the management of patients with supraventricular tachycardia of the European Society of Cardiology (ESC): Developed in collaboration with the Association for European Paediatric and Congenital Cardiology (AEPC)
13.
K Thygesen et al., Fourth universal definition of myocardial infarction (2018) European Heart Journal, Volume 40, Issue 3, 14 January 2019, Pages 237–269
14.
M Brignole et al., 2018 ESC Guidelines for the diagnosis and management of syncopeSuitable for English stream
Additional Reading
1.
G Finocchiaro et al., Abnormal electrocardiogram findings in athletes A consensus statement of the European Association of Preventive Cardiology of the European Society of Cardiology .Suitable for English stream
2.
G Finocchiaro et al., Sudden Cardiac Death in Young Athletes JACC State-of-the-Art ReviewSuitable for English stream