DISEASES OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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Course Sheet

Course code:

IN21B22C

Academic Year of enrolment:

2018

Year of supply:

2019/2020

Type of Course:

Characterising

Degree:

Course of 1st Cycle Degree in NURSING

Disciplinary Sector:

Cardiovascular Diseases

Is part of:

DISEASES OF THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM

Location:

CHIETI

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

GALLINA Sabina

Cycle:

First semester

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Individual study hours:

Objectives

The student will have to learn the etiology, pathogenesis and main clinical presentations of heart diseases of cardiovascular diseases and the multi-parameter evaluation of the patient with heart failure. Management of the patient suffering from cardiac infectious and inflammatory diseases. Learning the basics of cardiovascular diagnostic methods.
Knowledge and understanding
Know the pathophysiology of the main cardiovascular diseases
Learn about cardiovascular prevention and cardiovascular risk
Describe the main diagnostic-therapeutic procedures to be implemented patients with cardiovascular diseases
Autonomy of judgment
Know, detect and interpret signs and symptoms related to heart disease, to properly plan personalized assistance
Plan and implement specific nursing interventions, to assist patients with clinical alterations, related to the main pathological conditions in Cardiology.
Describe the main points of release program, aimed at therapeutic continuity and the adoption of correct behaviors for the prevention of complications.
Know and be able to detect the clinical-assistance implications in the administration and management of the main drugs used by the cardiological patient
Communication skills
Plam a producitve dialogue with the healthcare team
Conveys notions about cardiovascular prevention and health education in the specific cardiovascular area area

Contents

Cardiovascular prevention
Cardiac emergencies
Ischemic heart disease
Valvular heart diseases
Cardiomyopathies
Heart failure
Arrhythmias
Endocarditis and pericarditis
Congenital heart diseases

Extended Syllabus

1. Anatomy and Pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system.
2. Common cardiac emergencies: pulmonary oedema, cardiac arrest, cardiogenic shock, pulmonary embolism, cardiac tamponade.
3. Cardiovascular prevention
4. Ischemic heart disease: cardiovascular risk factors, atherosclerosis, chronic ischemic heart disease and acute coronary syndromes.
5. Complications of myocardial infarction.
6. Acquired valvular heart diseases: aortic valve disease, mitral valve disease, tricuspid valve disease.
7. Myocardiopathies: classification,etiology, pathogenesis, clinical presentation
8. Heart failure: etiology, pathogenesis, classification, clinical presentation.
9. Arrhythmias: etiology, pathogenesis, classification, ECG presentation.
10. Endocarditis and pericarditis: infective endocarditis, acute and chronic pericarditis, constrictive pericarditis.
11. Congenital heart diseases: atrial septal defect, ventricular septal defect, atrioventricular canal, aortic coarctation, transposition of the great arteries, tetralogy of Fallot.

Recommended Bibliography

Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine
Patologia sistematica integrata: Professione medico Vol. VI. UTET Editore
Articles and monographs will be recommended by the teachers during the course
The slides of the lessons will be provided by the teacher.
Slides cannot be the only source of study

Teaching Methods

the teaching course will be supported by slides prepared by the teacher

Evaluation methods

Verification of learning:

The final verification will be obtained by oral examination. The students will be asked by both teachers of the modules questions on topics present in the program. the final grade represents the average of the votes given by each teacher according to the credit score. The student will explain the requested topic and develop a dialogue with the teacher. The exam will not be exceeded if it is ascertained that it is impossible to answer a question, to argue on the topic or if during the dialogue with the teacher the student will highlight such gaps as to preclude the possibility of understanding the subject of the application. At the end of the answers At the end of the answers teacher judgment will be provided in marks

Contacts/More Information

Office hours to be agreed with the teacher by e-mail

Università degli Studi
"G. d'Annunzio"

Chieti - Pescara

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