I.C. Medical and clinical sciences 2
(objectives)
The aim of the integrated course is to provide students with all the tools for an adequate knowledge of epidemiology, ethiopathogenetic determinants and prognosis, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms of the main diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive system.
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Code
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90318 |
Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Module: Elements of diseases of the respiratory system
(objectives)
The aim of the integrated course is to provide students with all the tools for an adequate knowledge of epidemiology, ethiopathogenetic determinants and prognosis, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms of the main diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive system.
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Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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2
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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MED/10
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Contact Hours
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20
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Coppola Angelo
(syllabus)
1 Introduction to pathologies of the respiratory system. Special anatomy and physiology of the respiratory system, clinical semeiotics of the main symptoms and signs of respiratory diseases. 2 Techniques and basic principles of interpretation of laboratory tests and respiratory physiopathology, respiratory function tests, arterial blood gas analysis and oximetry; walk test; polygraphic monitoring during sleep. 3 Respiratory infectious diseases: community acquired (CAP) and nosocomial (HAP) pneumonia, pneumonia in the immunocompromised host, aspiration pneumonia (ad ingestis), lung abscess. 4 Pulmonary tuberculosis. Definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy 5 Lung Cancer: definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy 6 Acute and chronic respiratory failure. Definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy. 7 Pulmonary embolism, pulmonary arterial hypertension and other pathologies of the pulmonary circulation: definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy. 8 Diffuse infiltrative lung diseases: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis and other pulmonary interstitial diseases. 9 Bronchial asthma and respiratory immunoallergic diseases: definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy 10 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy 11 Pleural Pathology: pleurisy and pleural effusions; pneumothorax; mesothelioma. 12 Bronchiectasis. Definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy. 13 Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS). Definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy.
(reference books)
- Title: Braunwald’s Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine Author: Peter Libby, Robert O. Bonow, Douglas L. Mann, Gordon F Tomaselli, Deepak Bhatt, Scott D Solomon, Eugene Braunwald Publisher: Elsevier; Edition: 12 Publication: 2022
- Title: Pocket Guide for ECGs Made Easy Author: Barbara Aehlert Editor: Elsevier Health Sciences; Edition: 7 Publication year: 2022
- ESC guidelines that can be consulted and downloaded free of charge at https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines
- Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 20e J. Larry Jameson, Anthony S. Fauci, Dennis L. Kasper, Stephen L. Hauser, Dan L. Longo, Joseph Loscalzo
- Didactic materials
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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Module: Elements of diseases of the cardiovascular system
(objectives)
The aim of the integrated course is to provide students with all the tools for an adequate knowledge of epidemiology, ethiopathogenetic determinants and prognosis, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms of the main diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive system.
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Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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2
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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MED/11
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Contact Hours
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20
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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Vetta Francesco
(syllabus)
1. Recalls of Anatomy and Physiology of the Cardiovascular System 2. Principles of electrocardiography 3. Principles of echocardiography 4. Ischemic Heart Disease : a) Pathophysiology of Myocardial Ischemia b) Chronic Coronary Syndromes, c) Acute Coronary Syndromes d) Instrumental Diagnostics.
5. Heart failure: a) Pathophysiology and classification of heart failure b) Heart failure with preserved systolic function c) Heart failure with reduced systolic function d) The arrhythmic risk in heart failure. e) Non-pharmacological therapy of heart failure
6. Heart Valve Diseases a) Rheumatic Disease, and degenerative heart disease b) Mitral Stenosis, c) Mitral Insufficiency d) Aortic Stenosis e) Aortic Insufficiency f) Tricuspid and Pulmonary Diseases g) Imaging techniques
7. Endocarditis a) Epidemiology b) Causal agents c) Diagnostic algorithm d) Principles of therapy Cardiomyopathies: a) Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy b) Dilated Cardiomyopathy c) Restrictive Cardiomyopathy d) Right Ventricular Arrhythmogenous Dysplasia
8. Arrhythmias a) Atrial Fibrillation b) Supraventricular paroxysmal tachycardias c) Ventricular tachycardia
9. Instrumental techniques a) Coronary CT scan b) Cardiac MRI c) Nuclear methods d) Cardiac catheterization and angiocardiography
(reference books)
- Title: Braunwald’s Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine Author: Peter Libby, Robert O. Bonow, Douglas L. Mann, Gordon F Tomaselli, Deepak Bhatt, Scott D Solomon, Eugene Braunwald Publisher: Elsevier; Edition: 12 Publication: 2022
- Title: Pocket Guide for ECGs Made Easy Author: Barbara Aehlert Editor: Elsevier Health Sciences; Edition: 7 Publication year: 2022
- ESC guidelines that can be consulted and downloaded free of charge at https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines
- Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 20e J. Larry Jameson, Anthony S. Fauci, Dennis L. Kasper, Stephen L. Hauser, Dan L. Longo, Joseph Loscalzo
- Didactic materials
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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Module: Elements of gastrointestinal diseases
(objectives)
The aim of the integrated course is to provide students with all the tools for an adequate knowledge of epidemiology, ethiopathogenetic determinants and prognosis, as well as diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms of the main diseases of the respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive system.
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Language
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ENG |
Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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Credits
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2
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Scientific Disciplinary Sector Code
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MED/12
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Contact Hours
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20
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Type of Activity
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Core compulsory activities
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Teacher
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D'Offizi Gianpiero
(syllabus)
Esophagus • Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology • Standard diagnostic tools • Functional esophageal diseases • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) and esophagitis • Barrett's esophagus • Ernia and diverticula • Neoplasms
Stomach • Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology • Standard diagnostic tools • Gastritis (acute and chronic) • Helicobacter Pylori infection and disease • Peptic ulcer disease • Neoplasms
Small Intestine • Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology • Standard diagnostic tools • Celiac disease • Diverticula • Neoplasms • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) • Functional disorders, malabsorption, microbiota
Large intestine • Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology • Standard diagnostic tools • Diverticular disease of the colon • Neoplasms
Pancreas (exocrine) • Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology • Standard diagnostic tools • Acute pancreatitis and its complications • Chronic pancreatitis • Neoplasms
Liver and biliary tract • Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology • Standard diagnostic tools • Liver cirrhosis and portal Hypertension • Hepatic encephalopaty, ascites, hepato-renal syndrome • Esophageal varices and bleeding • Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) • Gallstone disease • Primary biliary cholangitis and primary sclerosing cholangitis • Gallbladder cancer
(reference books)
- Title: Braunwald’s Heart Disease: A Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine Author: Peter Libby, Robert O. Bonow, Douglas L. Mann, Gordon F Tomaselli, Deepak Bhatt, Scott D Solomon, Eugene Braunwald Publisher: Elsevier; Edition: 12 Publication: 2022
- Title: Pocket Guide for ECGs Made Easy Author: Barbara Aehlert Editor: Elsevier Health Sciences; Edition: 7 Publication year: 2022
- ESC guidelines that can be consulted and downloaded free of charge at https://www.escardio.org/Guidelines/Clinical-Practice-Guidelines
- Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 20e J. Larry Jameson, Anthony S. Fauci, Dennis L. Kasper, Stephen L. Hauser, Dan L. Longo, Joseph Loscalzo
- Didactic materials
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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Mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
Oral exam
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