OVERVIEW

Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in the developing countries, and the prevalence of chronic conditions is steadily rising. The present class provides the basic knowledge regarding the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation and diagnostic path of the main cardiovascular diseases.

AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

This class will allow the medical student to understand the basics of the cardiovascular diseases, with a particular focus on the epidemiology  and pathogenesis of the most prevalent cardiovascular conditions. In addition, basic elements for the clinical and instrumental diagnosis will be discussed, as well as the rationale of the primary therapeutic interventions.

Teaching methods

-Plenary theoric lessons

-Discussion of clinical cases

Activities within the cardiology offices and ward

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

• Arterial hypertension.
• Atherosclerosis.
• Angina and acute myocardial infarction.
• Atrial fibrillation.
• Cardiac arrhythmias.
• Acute heart failure.
• Chronic heart failure.
• Valve diseases.
• Cardiomyopathies.
• Pericarditis, endocarditis and myocarditis.
• Pulmonary embolism.
• Pulmonary hypertension.
• Congenital heart diseases.

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Book: ·Harrison. Principles of Internal Medicine. PART 10. Cardiovascular Diseases.

Other: ·DynamedPlus. UpToDate.

Exam Board

GIOVANNI PASSALACQUA (President)

GIORGIO GHIGLIOTTI (President)

DOMENICO PALOMBO

LUCA MASTRACCI

BIANCA PANE

ANNA MARIA RICCIO

GIOVANNI SALVATORE GIUSEPPE SPINELLA

GIAN MARCO ROSA

EZIO FULCHERI

MANRICO BALBI

DIEGO BAGNASCO

PIETRO AMERI

CLAUDIO BRUNELLI

ROBERTO FIOCCA

MARCO CANEPA

FULVIO BRAIDO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

Teaching methods

-Plenary theoric lessons

-Discussion of clinical cases

Activities within the cardiology offices and ward

ORARI

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Exam description

Oral exam, with the discussion of clinical cases and instrumental exams including electrocardiograms.

Assessment methods

The final oral exam aims at ascertain the correct understanding and knowledge of the topics discussed during the class. The student has to demonstrate adequate knowledge of the epidemiology and pathogenesis of cardiovascular diseases, and be able to describe the diagnostic path of the primary cardiovascular conditions, with the use of information from clinical and instrumental examinations.