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Università degli Studi di Parma Università degli Studi di Parma
Single cycle degree course 6 years in
Medicine and surgery
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Medicine and Surgery

PHYSIOPATHOLOGY OF WATER-SALINE AND ACID-BASIC BALANCES
cod. 1002386

Academic year 2011/12
3° year of course - Second semester
Professor
Ovidio BUSSOLATI
Academic discipline
Patologia generale (MED/04)
Field
Formazione clinica interdisciplinare e medicina basata sulle evidenze
Type of training activity
Characterising
8 hours
of face-to-face activities
1 credits
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Integrated course unit module: KIDNEY AND URINARY TRACT PATHOLOGIES

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Learning objectives

The course is aimed to provide the physiopathological bases for the study of the most important renal conditions

Prerequisites

The requirements have been determined by the Medical School Council.

Course unit content

1) The pathophysiology of fluid and electrolyte disorders. Volume regulation at cell and body level. Edema. Hypernatremia and hyponatremia.

2) The pathophysiology of acid-base disorders. Acidosis and alkalosis.
3) The pathophysiology of potassium, calcium, phosphorus and magnesium disorders.

Full programme

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Bibliography

Harrison's: Principles of Internal Medicine. McGraw-Hill Ed., 17th ed, 2008
Schena, Selvaggi et al.: Malattie dei Reni e delle vie Urinarie. Mc Graw Hill Ed., Milano, 4 ed, 2008

Teaching methods

The lessons will be supported by iconographic material that will be available for students.

Assessment methods and criteria

Oral examination with preventive multiple-choice test

Other information

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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development

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