Learning objectives
To learn the collection of the patient's clinical history, to perform a correct objective examination and to know main diagnostic methodologies and the indications to surgery
Prerequisites
Compulsory previous exams: Human Anatomy, General Pathology, Physiology, Respiratory and Cardiovascular diseases
Course unit content
Taking of medical history (also including aspects relative to cardiovascular disease; 2) Performing of objective examination and cardiac auscultation; 3) Pathophysiological mechanisms and consequent clinical aspects of the main clinical pictures of cardiac disease; 4) Modes and purposes of the main cardiological and cardiosurgical diagnostic and therapeutic methods
Full programme
Coronary artery disease
Aortic valve diseases
Mitral valve diseases
Aortic aneurysms
Aortic dissection
Endocarditis
Principles of extracorporeal circulation
Bibliography
Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine 20th ed. or 21th ed. Chapters related to cardiac pathologies
Teaching methods
Attendance in cardiac surgery ward, in operating room or outpatient ambulatory
Assessment methods and criteria
oral exam
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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