Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Topical Issues in Cardiology and Pulmonology
Course Code
ISK_019
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
Madara Tirzīte
Structure Unit Manager
Jūlija Voicehovska
Structural Unit
Department of Internal Diseases
Contacts
Riga, 2 Hipokrata Street, isk@rsu.lv, +371 67042139
About Study Course
Objective
To gain more advanced knowlwedge in pneumonology.
Preliminary Knowledge
"A" course knowledge in pneumonology.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Students will acquire knowledge of up-to-date diagnostic tools and treatment methods and will be able to evaluate the risks and benefits of them.
Skills
1.At the end of the study course students will be able to recognize, evaluate, diagnose and treat the diseases covered in the study course.
Competences
1.Competencies will allow integration of knowledge and skills into unified diagnostic practice with the purpose to evaluate a patient with respiratory complaints, to define diagnosis and to develop an individualized treatment plan.
Assessment
Individual work
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From bench to bedside, patient file data analysis, simulations, analysis of literature, including internet sources, fill in patient examination protocol. We are welcoming you to fill in and complete the questionnaire about the study course. The answers given are anonymous. We would like to ask you to formulate what was positive, useful and what helped you to understand the topics of our study course better. Share your thoughts about that knowledge and skills you have gained and improved as well as structured suggestions for further improvement of the study course.
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Examination
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1) Student's preparedness for lessons (20%), 2) activity during the lessons (20%), 3) ability to take part in reasoning discussion (30%), and 4) ability to use this knowledge in practice (30%).
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Syncope – classification, investigation
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Lecture
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Sarcoidosis
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Arrhythmia mechanisms and pharmacotherapy
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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PATE treatment and diagnostics
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Non-invasive methods for the diagnosis of CHD
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Adiposity related breathing disorders
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Test (Semester)
Part 2
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Chronic obstructive lung disease systemic manifestation
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Lecture
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Modality
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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2
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Topics
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Patient who smokes – what to do?
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Contact hours
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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Topicality in AH treatment
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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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Myocardial infarction – diagnostic and differential diagnostic on ECG
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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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Respiratory manifestations of systemic autoimmune 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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Off site
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E-Studies platform
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3
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Topics
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Acute allergic reactions
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
1.50
Contact hours:
16 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Davidson's Principles and Practice of Medicine. 22nd Edition, 2014
Additional Reading
2.
Lejnieka redakcijā. „Klīniskā medicīna”. Rīga: SIA Medicīnas apgāds, 2010
3.
Principles of Pulmonary Medicine
4.
Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine