Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Central Venous Pathology
Course Code
RIR_040
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
4.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Kārlis Kupčs
Residency Speciality
Speciality
Interventional radiologist
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Kārlis Kupčs
Contacts
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About Study Course
Objective
Acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in radiological diagnosis and non-invasive treatment of peripheral venous pathology using interventional radiology techniques.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.On successful completion of this course, residents will be familiar with the physiology of venous endothelium, the effects of venous catheters on veins and the heart, the advantages and disadvantages of various catheters and ports, indications for their use, drug interactions with the vein wall, catheter-related complications.
Skills
1.During the course, residents will learn to perform venous system punctures under US control, port placement, treatment of complications, incl. evacuation of catheter fragments.
Competences
1.At the end of the course, residents will be able to apply the acquired theoretical knowledge and practical skills to diagnose and treat diseases of the central venous system, will be aware of possible complications, will be able to diagnose and treat them.
Assessment
Individual work
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Preparation of presentations on interventions in central venous pathologies, using the recommended literature sources, with their evaluation and analysis in workshops. With the aim of mastering and understanding the problem in depth.
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Examination
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Assessment of residents' knowledge includes testing of current knowledge - seminars and practical training (30%), patient analysis (20%), multi-choice tests and clinical situation analysis (50%). Examination of the acquired knowledge with differentiated assessment in a 10-point system.
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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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Topics
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Central venous pathology – radiological diagnostics
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Seminar
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On site
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PAE - clinical issues, treatment
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Seminar
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On site
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Topics
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Superior and inferior vena cava pathology and treatment
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
4.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
3
Length (weeks):
3
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)
Bibliography
Required Reading
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Learning Interventional Radiology. Justin Shafa & Stephen T Kee, Elsevier, 2019