Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Vascular Surgery
Course Code
RMS_035
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Surgery
ECTS
11.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ģirts Šalms
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Maxillofacial Surgeon
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ģirts Šalms
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Provide oral, facial, and maxillofacial surgery residents with knowledge of vascular pathologies, emergency assistance in case of vascular thrombosis, thrombus removal operations, and vascular reconstructive and prosthetic operations.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Determines and is able to evaluate, diagnose and coordinate treatment in acute cases of vein and artery blockages, and provide emergency assistance. Provide emergency care in cases of major vascular injuries. Interpret radiological findings in cases of aneurysms and A-V malformations, and recommends the necessary treatment.
Skills
1.Exposition of vein. Ligation of the artery. Puncture of the artery. Vein suturing. Artery suturing. Placing of tourniquet. Placement of vascular clips. Harvest of vein transplant.
Competences
1.Competent in the diagnosis of venous and arterial thrombosis. Competent to provide emergency aid and refer the patient to a vascular surgeon for further treatment. Competent to choose the right method of vascular reconstruction in patients with head and neck tumors.
Assessment
Individual work
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Participate in general and local examinations of patients in the vascular surgery department.
Under the supervision of a vascular surgeon, analyze the anamnesis, physical and radiological findings and purposefully prescribe auxiliary methods, and interpret the obtained data. Justify the indications for surgical treatment, relative contraindications and the need for treatment. Assist the vascular surgeon in performing surgical treatment according to the established diagnosis.
Prepare and present the clinical cases seen during the course for patients with various diagnoses (5-10).
Analysis and interpretation of literature.
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Examination
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Summary assessment - activity in seminars and clinical work, presentation of clinical cases, analysis of articles.
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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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Topics
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Venous thrombosis. Thrombophlebitis.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Vascular injuries. Abdominal aortic aneurysms. Arterial thrombosis and embolism.
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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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Blood vessels of the neck, arteria carotis, arteria subclavia, arteria vertebralis. Surgery and revascularization approaches.
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Seminar
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On site
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Auditorium
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Deep vein thrombosis. Prevention and treatment.
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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.
Vascular Surgery. A Clinical Guide to Decision-making. 1st Edition - October 14, 2021 Editors: Piergiorgio Settembrini, Alberto Settembrini
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Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology