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Study Course Description

Multifocal Atherosclerosis. Screening System. Diabetes Mellitus in Vascular Surgery

Main Study Course Information

Course Code
RAKI_031
Branch of Science
Clinical medicine
ECTS
10.00
Target Audience
Medicine
LQF
Level 8

Study Course Implementer

Course Supervisor

Residency Speciality

Speciality
Supervisor of Medical Speciality
Contacts

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About Study Course

Objective

To ensure the acquisition and improvement of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, in accordance with the requirements of the vascular surgery specialty regulations, in order to prepare the doctor for certification in the vascular surgeon specialty, in accordance with the regulatory documents of the Republic of Latvia.

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge

1.After completing the course, you will know and be able to apply: -vascular anatomy in all three most frequent regions of multifocal atherosclerosis, - will know non-invasive examination methods, the meaning and reasons of false positive results in patients with diabetes, will specify the manifestations of angioplasty, - preventive measures to be taken for patients with diabetic foot, peculiarities of amputation in diabetes, - effective revascularization methods and sequence for patients with multifocal atherosclerosis.

Skills

1.Will be able to: - implement a program that continues for many years in the prevention of multifocal atherosclerosis, detection and active monitoring of patients, -perform and recommend vascular examinations for patients with foot gangrene, phlegmon, diabetes patients.

Competences

1.Will be able to: - choose a treatment strategy for combined or isolated pathologies of arteries and veins, patients with diabetes, - justifiably apply antimicrobial therapy for vascular revascularizations, -competently implement and apply modern endovascular treatment methods based on the patient's interests.

Assessment

Individual work

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Individual work

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In-depth research of seminar topics and preparation of presentations for each seminar.

Examination

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Examination

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Examination of theoretical knowledge and practical skills at the end of the study course in a 10-point system.

Study Course Theme Plan

FULL-TIME
Part 1
  1. Seminar

Modality
Location
On site
Auditorium

Topics

Thrombolysis, stent implantation in arterial and venous segments.
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Plastic surgery of trunk veins. Mini-invasive operations in surgery of aorta, arteries, veins, lymphatic vessels.
  1. Seminar

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Vascular endoprosthesis, dilatation, embolization, stent implantation. Subintimal angioplasty. Perspectives.
  1. Seminar

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Designing a diploma thesis. Mini presentation.
  1. Seminar

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Reconstruction of arteries and aortas after and before aorto-coronary shunting.
  1. Seminar

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Decompensated circulation. Social and clinical problems. Peculiarities of providing assistance in critical ischemia.
Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
10.00
Number of Residency Seminars:
6
Length (weeks):
7
Final Examination:
Residency exam (Theory and practice)

Bibliography

Required Reading

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Vascular Surgery. A Clinical Guide to Decision-making. 1st Edition - October 14, 2021