Learning objectives
- Develop the skills of executive and implementing cardiac CT imaging
- Learn the terminology and basic concepts of cardiac CT imaging
- Apply knowledges and expertise in the professional context
- Read and understand articles and medical-scientific reports
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
- Optimization of cardio TC technique
- Post-processing
- Contrast media: how to administer and optimize the bolus geometry
- Anatomy of coronary arteries
- Clinical implementation of cardiac imaging, including calculation of Calcium Scoring and evaluation of coronary arteries and morpho-functional characteristics of cardiac ventricular chambers
Full programme
- Reinforcement of prior knowledge or background
- Wide range of medical and scientific vocabulary concerning equipment, pathology, semiotics, investigation, treatment and examination of Cardiac CT
- General medical and technical vocabulary related to parts and functions of the heart, training and internship, research and its exposure about cardiac CT imaging
- Implementation of CT technique in cardiac imaging
- Ability to evaluate the previous history of the cardiopathic patient for the optimal choice of the diagnostic protocol and post-processing
- Understanding indications and clinical cases in the field of cardiac diagnostics
- Knowledge of a broad body of specific terminology that can be used in professional activity
- Understanding clinical and technical descriptions, through articles from the best indexed journals, medical vocabulary, and comprehension exercises.
- Development of critical reading and analysis ability
Bibliography
Material provided by the teacher:
- Slides
- Dated Scientific papers and state-related subjects in the cardiac CT imaging
- Scientific papers dated and state-related subjects in the Cardiac CT applications
- Books
Teaching methods
Lectures will be held on-site in compliance with safety standards, provided that further instructions on the ongoing health emergency are not implemented. Supporting material will be available on the specific, student-reserved platform (Elly) and will include slide presentations, audio-video aids or video-recording of the lectures.
Assessment methods and criteria
Written test
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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