| 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 |
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Language
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ENG |
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Type of certificate
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Profit certificate
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| Module: Elements of diseases of the respiratory system
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The learning objectives will provide students with the adequate knowledge about epidemiology, etiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of then major respiratory diseases.
Knowledge of the main diagnostic and / or therapeutic techniques most commonly used in clinical practice completes the course with a particular focus on te imaging tecniques.
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Language
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ENG |
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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)
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.
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.
Respiratory infectious diseases: community acquired (CAP) and nosocomial (HAP) pneumonia, pneumonia in the immunocompromised host, aspiration pneumonia (ad ingestis), lung abscess.
Pulmonary tuberculosis. Definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy
Lung Cancer: definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy
Acute and chronic respiratory failure. Definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy.
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.
Diffuse infiltrative lung diseases: idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis, sarcoidosis and other pulmonary interstitial diseases.
Bronchial asthma and respiratory immunoallergic diseases: definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD): definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy
Pleural Pathology: pleurisy and pleural effusions; pneumothorax; mesothelioma.
Bronchiectasis. Definition, epidemiology, risk factors, pathophysiology, pathological anatomy, clinical and instrumental diagnosis, natural history, complications and therapy.
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
Materiale didattico
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
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| Module: Elements of diseases of the cardiovascular system
(objectives)
The aim of the course is to provide students, with the necessary references to anatomy and physiology already acquired, the tools for an adequate knowledge of epidemiology, ethiopathogenetic determinants, diagnostic and therapeutic algorithms and the main prognostic determinants of major cardiovascular diseases. Particular attention will be paid to diagnostic imaging techniques
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Language
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ENG |
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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
Materiale didattico
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not 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 student will develop expertise and good knowledge in the field of gastroenterology nursing. In particular she/he will develop advanced skills for nursing intervention in various gastroenterology conditions.
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Language
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ENG |
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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 - Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Main diagnostic methods - Standard diagnostic tools
• Functional esophageal pathology - Functional diseases of the esophagus
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophagitis- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and esophagitis
• Barrett's Esophagus - Barrett's Esophagus
• Esophageal hernia and diverticula - Hernia and diverticula
• Neoplasms of the esophagus – Neoplasms
Stomach
• Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Main diagnostic methods - Standard diagnostic tools
• Acute and chronic gastritis - Gastritis (acute and chronic)
• Helicobacter Pylori infection and disease - Helicobacter Pylori infection and disease
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Neoplasms of the stomach – Neoplasm
Small Intestines
• Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Main diagnostic methods - Standard diagnostic tools
• Celiac disease - Celiac disease
• Diverticula - Diverticula
• Neoplasms- Neoplasms
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Functional pathology, malabsorption, intestinal microbiota - Functional disorders, malabsorption, microbiota
Large intestine
• Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Main diagnostic methods - Standard diagnostic tools
• Diverticulosis of the colon and diverticular disease - Diverticular disease of the colon
• Neoplasms of the colon - Neoplasms
Pancreas (exocrine)
• Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Main diagnostic methods - Standard diagnostic tools
• Acute pancreatitis and its complications
• Chronic pancreatitis - Chronic pancreatitis
• Neoplasms of the pancreas- Neoplasms
Liver and biliary tract
• Anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology
• Main diagnostic methods - Standard diagnostic tools
• Liver cirrhosis and portal Hypertension
• Hepatic encephalopathy, 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
Materiale didattico / didactic materials
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Dates of beginning and end of teaching activities
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From to |
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Delivery mode
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Traditional
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Attendance
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not mandatory
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Evaluation methods
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Written test
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