Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Introduction to Echocardiography
Course Code
RIT_061
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Internal medicine
ECTS
14.00
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 echocardiography in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of internist, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Analyze echocardiography findings, examination results - be able to assess the echocardiographic dynamics of pathological conditions.
Skills
1.Carry out echocardiographic diagnostics for patients with various acute, urgent illnesses and pathological conditions.
Competences
1.Perform echocardiographic examination of patients with acute, urgent illnesses and pathological conditions.
Assessment
Individual work
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The resident independently familiarizes himself with the latest literature data, research results, constantly prepares presentations for theoretical seminars.
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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 by recording it 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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Echocardiography: history, standard positions, modes. Standard protocol for echocardiography: measurement results in normal cardiac function.
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Mechanical function of the heart: systolic and diastolic function
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Evaluation of the right parts of the heart
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Cardiac remodeling – concept, options
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Valve pathologies
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Aortic pathologies
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Pericardial pathologies
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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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Arterial hypertension. KK hypertrophy. KK mass, mass index, relative wall thickness. Asymmetric KK hypertrophy. Dynamic obstruction of the CK outflow tract. An athlete's heart.
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CPR
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
14.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
9
Length (weeks):
10
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Textbook of Clinical Echocardiograph. Catherine M. Otto. 2018, Elsevier
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Metodiskās rekomendācijas transtorakālajā ehokardiogrāfijā