Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Cardiology and Advanced Theoretical and Practical Course in Rheumatology
Course Code
ISK_230
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 7
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Anda Kadiša
Structure Unit Manager
Jūlija Voicehovska
Structural Unit
Department of Internal Diseases
Contacts
Riga, 2 Hipokrata Street, isk@rsu.lv, +371 67042338
About Study Course
Objective
The aim of the course is to provide students with additional knowledge in rheumatology of major but less common rheumatic diseases: their definition, prevalence, pathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis and differential diagnosis, treatment and prognosis; to teach the principles of treatment of rheumatic diseases, indications of possible medications and possible side effects; be able to apply laboratory and imaging diagnostic techniques correctly; be able to develop differential diagnosis of rheumatic diseases; to teach the course of rheumatic diseases during pregnancy; to acquire knowledge of extra-articular damage in rheumatic diseases; to teach common syndromes and diseases in cardiology and rheumatology.
Preliminary Knowledge
Basic knowledge in propedeutics, physiology, pathology, pharmacology, immunology, dermatology, pulmonology, cardiology, nephrology, biochemistry, imaging.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon successful course completion student is able to recognize congenital rheumatic diseases; knows the medications used in the treatment of rheumatic diseases, their indications and possible side effects; is able to apply the most appropriate laboratory and imaging diagnostic methods for different rheumatic diseases; knows the extra-articular manifestations of rheumatic diseases; knows systemic forms of rheumatoid arthritis; has acquired course of rheumatic diseases during pregnancy; has acquired boundary conditions of cardiology and rheumatology.
Skills
1.As a result of the course acquisition, students will be able to communicate with patients and colleagues, determine the diseases listed in the study course description, their severity and course, differentiate them, justify the diagnosis, prescribe the necessary examination plan and evaluate their results and assign treatment to specific patients.
Competences
1.As a result of the study course acquisition students will be able to apply the acquired knowledge in the diagnosis process using the latest diagnostic methods, according to the latest clinical guidelines, apply the latest treatment methods, distinguish clinical symptoms, evaluate the results of diagnostic finding in a particular patient.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Individual work with medical literature, with a patient – history collection, interpretation of examinations, preparation of a treatment plan, formulation of a possible diagnosis.
In order to evaluate the quality of the study course as a whole, the student must fill out the study course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal.
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Examination
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1.
Examination |
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Exam - cumulative assessment from different types of tests in each lesson. In the first lesson, the student should be shown the method of physical examination. In all other lessons, the student must answer 15 multiple-choice questions. All tests will be graded.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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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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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Application of imaging diagnostic methods in rheumatic diseases diagnosis and differential diagnosis.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Physical examination of rheumatic patients (including all organ systems, with special emphasis on the musculoskeletal system; the most important anatomical structures in rheumatology; gait/posture/movements).
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Imaging diagnostics of arthritis (x-ray, CT, USG, MRI, skeletal scintigraphy; the lesson also includes a practical section with the application of the USG method during the lesson).
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Laboratory diagnosis of rheumatic diseases.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Medical treatment of rheumatic diseases: mechanisms of action, indications, side effects (NSAIDs, GC, DMARDs).
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Differential diagnosis of arthritis (acute/chronic arthritis, mono-oligo/polyarthritis).
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Manifestations of skin and eye damage in rheumatic diseases.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Manifestations of lung and kidney damage in rheumatic diseases.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Cardiology: pericarditis, myocarditis, endocarditis.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Cardiology: heart valve disease.
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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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Specialized room
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3
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Topics
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Cardiovascular aspects of systemic diseases.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
32 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
A. Lejnieks. Klīniskā medicīna. 3. grāmata. SIA Medicīnas apgāds, 2012 (akceptējams izdevums) (latviešu plūsmai).
2.
Current Diagnosis & Treatment in Rheumatology. 3rd Edition (LANGE CURRENT Series) eBook: John Imboden, David Hellmann, John Stone. 2021
3.
The Merck Manual of diagnosis and therapy. Current edition. 2018
4.
Harrison`s Rheumatology by Anthony S. Fauci. Current edition. 2016 (akceptējams izdevums)
Additional Reading
1.
Marc C. Hochberg. Rheumatology. Current edition. 2023
2.
Firestein & Kelley's Textbook of Rheumatology. 2021
3.
Oxford Textbook of Rheumatology. Current edition. 2013