Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Paediatric Cardiology I
Course Code
RBK_019
Branch of Science
Anatomy; Clinical medicine
ECTS
56.00
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 in cardiology, 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 heart 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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Prepare presentations and methodological materials for seminars.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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A written test related to programme topics. 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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Specialized room
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Topics
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Development of the cardiovascular system
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Medical history and physical examination
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Clinical laboratory tests in children with cardiovascular pathology
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Specialized room
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Topics
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ECG characteristics in children
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Changes in laboratory parameters in case of cardiovascular pathology
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Specialized room
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Basic principles of echocardiography
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Specialized room
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Holter Monitoring
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Specialized room
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Exercise stress tests
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On site
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Cardiopulmonary resuscitation.
Manipulations
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Specialized room
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Epidimiology of congenital heart disease
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On site
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Specialized room
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Examination and evaluation of a newborn child with VCC
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Specialized room
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Foetal and neonatal circulation, persistent foetal circulation
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Classification of heart disease
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Atrial septal defects
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Specialized room
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Open arterial duct
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Open arterial duct in premature new-borns
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Ventricular septal defects
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Atrioventricular septal defect
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Specialized room
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Coronary fistulas. Sinus of Valsalva aneurysm
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Specialized room
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Aortic stenosis
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Interrupted Aortic Arch
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Specialized room
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Coarctation of the aorta, coarctation with ventricular septal defect (VSD)
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Aortic arch anomalies
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Specialized room
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Mitral valve pathology
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Tricuspid valve pathology
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Specialized room
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Pulmonary artery pathology
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Specialized room
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Pulmonary hypertension
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Specialized room
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Pulmonary vascular disease, Eisenminger syndrome
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On site
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Specialized room
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Topics
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Care and treatment of a patient with an arterial duct-dependent heart disease
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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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Tetralogy of Fallot
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
56.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
30
Length (weeks):
41
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.
R.M. Kliegman, R.E. Behrman, H.B. Jenson, B.F. Stanton. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21st ed. Elsevier: Saunders, 2019.
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