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Study Course Description
Cardiovascular Radiology I
Course Code
RRD_061
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine; Roentgenology and Radiology
ECTS
14.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ardis Platkājis
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Radiologist-Diagnostician
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Ardis Platkājis
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
To ensure the acquisition of cardiovascular radiology for successful further implementation of studies in accordance with the requirements of the regulations of the radiology specialty in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the specialty of radiologist, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.• To formulate and classify the normal anatomy of the heart, major and peripheral blood vessels, congenital anatomical variants. • To recognise, formulate and sequentially arrange radiological normal and pathological findings of the pulmonary vascular system, diseases of major blood vessels on radiographs and CT. • To name and briefly describe the types of measurement of arterial stenosis, basic principles of radiological evaluation of occlusions, aneurysms, pseudoaneurysms. • To formulate and briefly describe the clinical and radiological features of deep vein thrombosis.
Skills
1.• To distinguish between, interpret and explain radiological normal variants and abnormalities of the cardiovascular system in thoracic radiographs and CT scans under the direct supervision of a certified physician. • To interpret, demonstrate, and apply Doppler ultrasonography for lower extremity arteries and veins under the direct supervision of a certified physician. • To differentiate, interpret and explain CT angiography (CTA) radiological findings and examination descriptions under the direct supervision of a certified physician.
Competences
1.• To evaluate, substantiate and justify the indications for radiological examinations in cardiovascular radiology, plan the most appropriate examination for the evaluation of a specific pathology. • To substantiate, compare and justify radiological normal variants and pathological findings in USG and CTA thoracic radiographs.
Assessment
Individual work
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• To acquire and defend the acquired theoretical basic knowledge in cardiovascular radiology.
• To discover and develop methodology, data processing, analysis, interpretation, formation of diagnostic opinions in radiological examinations of the cardiovascular system.
• To master electronic transmission of data in examinations of the cardiovascular system and basic principles of radiological work in e-environment.
• To develop and improve team work and interdisciplinary communication skills.
• To improve and develop basic skills for preparation of case reports for a demonstration, theoretical analysis and presentation at councils, clinical conferences, scientific forums and for publication.
• To develop and apply in clinical interpretation basic skills for preparation, designing and presentation of an individual clinically-oriented research.
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Examination
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A certified teaching physician assesses the resident’s knowledge and skills on a 10-point scale at the end of each rotation cycle.
Theoretical knowledge of normal and pathological radiological anatomy and practical skills in interpretation of examinations according to the study course description of the relevant radiology specialty are assessed.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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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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Physical fundamentals, techniques of ultrasonography, basic principles of interpretation of images
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Seminar
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Specialized room
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Physical fundamentals of Doppler ultrasound. Ultrasonographic examination of blood vessels
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On site
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Specialized room
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Cardiovascular imaging methods, basic principles
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
14.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
10
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Schaefer-Prokop C. and Dixon A. 2015. Grainger & Allison’s Diagnostic Radiology: Chest and Cardiovascular System 6th ed, Elsevier
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Paula, J. et al. 2017. Imaging Anatomy: Ultrasound 2nd ed. Elsevier
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Moeller T. and Reif E. 2013. Pocket Atlas of Sectional Anatomy, Vol. II: Thorax, Heart, Abdomen and Pelvis 4th ed. Thieme
Additional Reading
1.
American Journal of Roentgenology
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European Journal of Radiology
3.
The Lancet
Other Information Sources
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Medical and e-learning websites for healthcare professionals (IMAIOS)
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Radiopaedia