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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
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Cardiovascular and Respiratory Systems
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Academic year 2019/2020
- Course ID
- SCB0212
- Teaching staff
- Prof. Mauro Rinaldi (Lecturer)
Prof. Pasquale Pagliaro (Lecturer)
Prof.ssa Claudia Penna (Lecturer)
Prof. Virginia De Rose (Coordinator)
Prof. Fabio Luigi Massimo Ricciardolo (Lecturer)
Prof. Carlo Albera (Lecturer)
Prof. Matteo Anselmino (Lecturer) - Year
- 3rd year
- Type
- Basic
- Credits/Recognition
- 9
- Course disciplinary sector (SSD)
- BIO/09 - fisiologia
MED/10 - malattie dell'apparato respiratorio
MED/11 - malattie dell'apparato cardiovascolare
MED/23 - chirurgia cardiaca - Delivery
- Formal authority
- Language
- English
- Attendance
- Mandatory
- Type of examination
- Oral
- Prerequisites
- In depth knowledge of anatomy of cardio-vascular and respiratory system is required, as well as basics of cell and molecular biology, biochemistry, immunology and pathology.
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Sommario del corso
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Course objectives
The teaching aim is the acquisition by the student of in depth knowledge of physiology of cardio-vascular and respiratory systems and of epidemiology, etiology, pathogenetic mechanisms, pathophysiology, histopathology, clinical features and diagnosis of the cardio-vascular and respiratory diseases, as well as a rational approach to treatment of these diseases.
INTERACTIVE TEACHING OBJECTIVES: To carry out an accurate diagnostic approach to the patient with diseases of the cardiovascular and respiratory system and to develop decision-making capacity.
- To acquire the ability to define the appropriate diagnostic investigations and critically assess their results.
- To be able to discuss the rational and appropriate treatment of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases as well as the preventive measures .
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Results of learning outcomes
The student will acquire the necessary knowledge and the clinical skill for a correct diagnostic assessment and a proper clinical management of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases including the basics of an appropriate treatment.
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Course delivery
Teaching is organized in 108 hours of front-end teaching (9 CFU) divided into 2 hours lessons and includes the following modules:
Cardio-vascular and Respiratory Physiology 2 CFU
Diseases of the Respiratory System 3 CFU
Diseases of the Cardiovascular System 3 CFU
Cardiac Surgey 1CFU
Attendance is mandatory as well as the final examination.
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Learning assessment methods
Since January 2024 the assessment method will be an oral exam focusing on all disciplines included in the course.
The oral exam will be in person.
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Support activities
Teaching does not include support activities, however, students with disabilities are encouraged to contact the lecturers to adapt teaching activities and assessment methods.
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Program
Teaching includes the following modules:
Cardio-vascular and Respiratory Physiology
Myocardial function; spreading of impulse and heart muscle contraction, inotropic agents, ECG and Cardiac Catheterization; Vessel elasticity and cardiac work, ventricular energy in relation to preload and afterload, heart failure.Heart sounds and murmurs, conditions that can determine a reduction or an increase of cardiac output; arterial pulse; pressure-volume; pressure-flow capillary; blood pressure; genesis of varicose veins; Valsalva maneuver; coronary flow and metabolic/endothelial control; the coronary reserve and fractional flow reserve; myocardial hypertrophy and coronary risk, Myocardial infarction and cardioprotection; blood pressure: methods of measurement and regulation in the short, medium and long term; hypertension, new aspects of the renin-angiotensin system (RAS receptors pro-renin ACE 2, testicular ACE, ouabain); the cardiovascular response to extreme conditions: exercise, bleeding and shock; Methods of investigation in cardiovascular field. Respiratory physiology: respiratory mechanics; volumes and lung capacity, anatomical and physiological dead space; lung compliance; partial pressures of respiratory gases; gas exchange in the lungs; distribution and transport of respiratory gases; pulmonary flow and ventilation/perfusion; nervous and chemical control of respiration.
Cardiovascular Diseases
Cardiac anatomy and physiology • Diagnostic methods • Arrhythmias • Syncope • Sudden Cardiac Death • Heart failure • Ischemic heart disease • Valvular heart diseases • Congenital heart diseases • Cardiomyopathies • Channelopathies • Endocarditis • Myocarditis • Pericardial disease • Electrophysiology and haemodynamics
Respiratory Diseases
Bronchial asthma ; severe asthma and allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis •Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease • Cystic fibrosis • Bronchiectasis • bacterial, viral, fungal, protozoal lung infections; • Pulmonary Tuberculosis and other mycobacteriosis • Interstitial lung diseases• Occupational lung diseases • Lung cancer • Vascular disorders of the lung • Pleural effusions • Mesothelioma • Sleep-disordered breathing • Respiratory failure
Cardiac Surgery
Cardiac valve surgery • Myocardial revascularization • The basics of Cardiac surgery
Suggested readings and bibliography
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- Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 20th Edition, McGraw-Hill
- Braunwald’s Heart Disease, 11th Edition, Elsevier
- John Camm. The ESC Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine. 3rd Edition, Oxford
- C Towsend, RD Beauchamp, BM Evers, K Mattox. Sabiston Textbook of Surgery. 19th Saunders Elsevier. Philadelphia, 2012.
Further textbooks and/or scientific publications may be suggested
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