CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES
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 CONTENT
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.
TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD
Exam Board
GIOVANNI PASSALACQUA (President)
GIORGIO GHIGLIOTTI (President)
MANRICO BALBI
BIANCA PANE
ANNA MARIA RICCIO
GIAN MARCO ROSA
GIOVANNI SALVATORE GIUSEPPE SPINELLA
DOMENICO PALOMBO
LUCA MASTRACCI
MARCO CANEPA
CLAUDIO BRUNELLI
ROBERTO FIOCCA
EZIO FULCHERI
PIETRO AMERI
FULVIO BRAIDO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)
LESSONS
Teaching methods
-Plenary theoric lessons
-Discussion of clinical cases
Activities within the cardiology offices and ward
EXAMS
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.
Exam schedule
Date | Time | Location | Type | Notes |
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01/04/2021 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Orale | L'esame si svolgerà su Teams |
31/05/2021 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | Gli esami si svolgeranno su Teams. Se in primavera sarà nuovamente possibile fare esami in presenza gli esami dal 31 maggio in poi si svolgeranno nelle Aule Antognetti e Fieschi del DIMI |
29/06/2021 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | Gli esami si svolgeranno su Teams. Se in primavera sarà nuovamente possibile fare esami in presenza gli esami dal 31 maggio in poi si svolgeranno nelle Aule Antognetti e Fieschi del DIMI |
22/07/2021 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | Gli esami si svolgeranno su Teams. Se in primavera sarà nuovamente possibile fare esami in presenza gli esami dal 31 maggio in poi si svolgeranno nelle Aule Antognetti e Fieschi del DIMI |
15/09/2021 | 09:00 | GENOVA | Scritto | Gli esami si svolgeranno su Teams. Se in primavera sarà nuovamente possibile fare esami in presenza gli esami dal 31 maggio in poi si svolgeranno nelle Aule Antognetti e Fieschi del DIMI |
FURTHER INFORMATION
Professors are available for meeting, which have to be scheduled through email using the institutional email address available on the university web page.