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Propedeutics, Essentials of Internal Diseases

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:1.00
Study Course Accepted:10.04.2024 13:50:07
Study Course Information
Course Code:ISK_232LQF level:Level 6
Credit Points:3.33ECTS:5.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; Internal MedicineTarget Audience:Medical Services
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Jūlija Zepa
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Internal Diseases
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 2 Hipokrata Street, iskatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67042338
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)7Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures14
Classes (count)13Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes39
Total Contact Hours53
Part-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)7Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures14
Classes (count)13Class Length (academic hours)3Total Contact Hours of Classes39
Total Contact Hours53
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Normal anatomy, physiology, biochemistry, pathology.
Objective:
To introduce and provide a basic understanding of internal medicine by analysing the history, physical examination findings and the role and results of laboratory and radiological investigations. To introduce common internal diseases and the role of nutrition in its treatment.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Principles of history taking and basics of physical examination.Lectures1.00auditorium
2A concept of symptom and syndrome, their role in a diagnosis and differential diagnosis of a disease.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Cardiovascular diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Signs and methods of investigation of cardiovascular disease. Aspects of history and physical examination in cardiovascular disease.Classes1.00clinical base
5Coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, arterial hypertension: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
6Heart arrhythmia, valvular heart diseases, heart failure: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
7Respiratory diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
8Signs and investigation methods of respiratory diseases. Aspects of history and physical examination in a patient with respiratory disease.Classes1.00clinical base
9Bronchitis, pneumonia, COPD, bronchial asthma: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
10Gastrointestinal diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
11Clinical presentations and investigations for abdominal pathology.Classes1.00clinical base
12Gastritis, gastric ulcer, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, gastric and colorectal cancer: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
13Urinary tract infection, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
14Endocrine diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
15Diabetes mellitus, thyroid pathology: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
16Thyroid diseases. Osteoporosis.Classes1.00clinical base
17Aspects of rheumatic disease clinical course and management. The story of a patient with rheumatic disease.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
18Joint and back pain. Arthritis - osteoarthritis, crystalline arthropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis (psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis): definition, main aspects of pathogenesis, clinical picture, principles of diagnostics and therapy.Classes1.00clinical base
19Rare rheumatic diseases. Systemic connective tissue diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathies), vasculitis - key disease aspects. The role of nutrition in the management of rheumatic patients.Classes1.00clinical base
20Diseases of the hematopoetic system. Anemia: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
Topic Layout (Part-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Principles of history taking and basics of physical examination.Lectures1.00auditorium
2A concept of symptom and syndrome, their role in a diagnosis and differential diagnosis of a disease.Lectures1.00auditorium
3Cardiovascular diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
4Signs and methods of investigation of cardiovascular disease. Aspects of history and physical examination in cardiovascular disease.Classes1.00clinical base
5Coronary artery disease, myocardial infarction, arterial hypertension: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
6Heart arrhythmia, valvular heart diseases, heart failure: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
7Respiratory diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
8Signs and investigation methods of respiratory diseases. Aspects of history and physical examination in a patient with respiratory disease.Classes1.00clinical base
9Bronchitis, pneumonia, COPD, bronchial asthma: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
10Gastrointestinal diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
11Clinical presentations and investigations for abdominal pathology.Classes1.00clinical base
12Gastritis, gastric ulcer, cholecystitis, pancreatitis, gastric and colorectal cancer: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
13Urinary tract infection, glomerulonephritis, kidney stones, chronic kidney disease: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
14Endocrine diseases.Lectures1.00auditorium
15Diabetes mellitus, thyroid pathology: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
16Thyroid diseases. Osteoporosis.Classes1.00clinical base
17Aspects of rheumatic disease clinical course and management. The story of a patient with rheumatic disease.Lectures1.00E-Studies platform
18Joint and back pain. Arthritis - osteoarthritis, crystalline arthropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis (psoriatic arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis): definition, main aspects of pathogenesis, clinical picture, principles of diagnostics and therapy.Classes1.00clinical base
19Rare rheumatic diseases. Systemic connective tissue diseases (systemic lupus erythematosus, systemic sclerosis, inflammatory myopathies), vasculitis - key disease aspects. The role of nutrition in the management of rheumatic patients.Classes1.00clinical base
20Diseases of the hematopoetic system. Anemia: risk factors, causes, clinical presentations, treatment options, complications and prevention.Classes1.00clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
Individual work with medical literature. Clinical case analysis (communication with patients, history taking, physical examination, working diagnosis, diagnostic and therapeutic principles). Active participation in discussions on theoretical issues (knowledge prior to the seminar) and clinical cases. In order to evaluate the overall quality of the course, the student must fill in the course evaluation questionnaire on the Student Portal, which is anonymous.
Assessment Criteria:
Class attendance (5%); participation in discussions (15%); clinical case analysis (30%); Evaluation of answers (50%) to exam questions (a statement of the topic covered by the question, answers to all sub-questions).
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):Exam (Written)
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Will know: Aspects of medical history, principles of physical examination. Will be able to recognize the basics of internal diseases: COPD, pneumonia, bronchitis, bronchial asthma, lung cancer, coronary heart disease (incl. acute coronary syndrome), chronic heart failure, arterial hypertension, gastric and duodenal ulcer, inflammatory bowel disease, liver disease, urinary tract infection, chronic kidney disease, osteoarthritis, crystal arthropathy, rheumatoid arthritis, spondyloarthritis, key findings on systemic connective tissue diseases and vasculitis.
Skills:To make a diagnosis, differentiate between different internal diseases, justify own opinion. Decide whether a patient needs to consult another specialist. Provide assistance in the area of own competence, including treatment.
Competencies:Differentiate between various internal diseases, argue own point of view. Decide whether the patient needs to consult another specialist. Provide assistance in own area of expertise, including medication.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Propedeitika. 5. izdevums /G.Orļikova un K.Pičkura red./ Rīga, 2014.
2Klīniska medicīna prof. A.Lejnieka reakcijā, 1.-3. grāmatas. Nacionālais Medicīnas apgāds, 2010-2012
3E-studiju materiāli - docētāju izveidotās lekcijas un palīgmateriāli
Additional Reading
1UpToDate
2Medscape
Other Information Sources
1http://estudijas.rsu.lv/index.php