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Basics of Pediatric Cardiology

Study Course Description

Course Description Statuss:Approved
Course Description Version:4.00
Study Course Accepted:21.03.2023 12:02:47
Study Course Information
Course Code:PEK_046LQF level:Level 7
Credit Points:2.00ECTS:3.00
Branch of Science:Clinical Medicine; PaediatricsTarget Audience:Medicine
Study Course Supervisor
Course Supervisor:Ingūna Lubaua
Study Course Implementer
Structural Unit:Department of Paediatrics
The Head of Structural Unit:
Contacts:Riga, 45 Vienibas gatve, pkatrsu[pnkts]lv, +371 67621730
Study Course Planning
Full-Time - Semester No.1
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours16
Full-Time - Semester No.2
Lectures (count)4Lecture Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Lectures8
Classes (count)4Class Length (academic hours)2Total Contact Hours of Classes8
Total Contact Hours16
Study course description
Preliminary Knowledge:
Preclinical theoretical knowledge about the structure and function of the cardiovascular system; clinical knowledge in propaedeutics.
Objective:
To promote the acquisition of in-depth theoretical knowledge in children's cardiology, to provide knowledge about the structure of the cardiovascular system, functional and structural features for children, as well as to build skills and abilities in the diagnosis, prevention and treatment of heart pathologies.
Topic Layout (Full-Time)
No.TopicType of ImplementationNumberVenue
1Development of the heart. Fetal and neonatal circulationLectures1.00clinical base
2Acyanotic and cyanotic heart diseasesLectures1.00clinical base
3CardiomyopathiesLectures1.00clinical base
4Electrocardiography in childrenLectures1.00clinical base
5Excercise testLectures1.00clinical base
6Cardiac catheterizationLectures1.00clinical base
7Congestive heart failureLectures1.00clinical base
8Arterial hypertension. Pulmonary hypertension.Lectures1.00clinical base
9Classification of heart disease. Diagnostics.Classes1.00clinical base
10 Univentricular heart diseasesClasses1.00clinical base
11 Cardiovascular infectionsClasses1.00clinical base
12ArrhythmiasClasses1.00clinical base
13Chest painClasses1.00clinical base
14Invasive heart proceduresClasses1.00clinical base
15Treatment of congestive heart failureClasses1.00clinical base
16Treatment of arterial hypertension. Treatment of pulmonary hypertension.Classes1.00clinical base
Assessment
Unaided Work:
For the implementation of the program, practical lessons are used, in which students together with teaching staff analyze the theoretical material, solve situational tasks, and discuss clinical cases. During classes, students perform clinical examination of patients. The student's independent work includes: Analysis of a clinical case of a patient with a certain pathology, preparation of a literature review according to the clinical case. A review of the most commonly used medications with dosages and side effects. Presentation of a clinical case or lesson topic.
Assessment Criteria:
During the study course the assessment of student’s knowledge, skills and competencies is carried out in practical lessons, patient evaluation, control tests in lessons (multiple choice tests, case tasks), discussions in small groups about theoretical questions and clinical cases, independent work control. Written exam at the end of the practical lessons.
Final Examination (Full-Time):Exam (Written)
Final Examination (Part-Time):
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge:Upon successful completion of the study course, the student will gain in-depth knowledge and be able to navigate children's cardiology.
Skills:After completing the study course, the student will understand the etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms of heart diseases in children. Be able to evaluate the results of cardiac functional examinations.
Competencies:After completing the study course, the student will be able to interpret the hemodynamics of heart pathologies, will be able to create an examination and treatment plan in cases of heart pathologies, will be able to interpret children's electrocardiograms.
Bibliography
No.Reference
Required Reading
1Park, M. K. Park’s Pediatric cardiology for Practitioners. Mosby Elsevier, 2021.
2Kliegman, R. M., Behrman, R. E., Jenson, H. B., Stanton, B. F. Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics. 21th ed, Elsevier: Saunders, 2021.
Additional Reading
1Nichols, D. G., Ungerleider, R. M., Spevak, P. J., et al. Critical heart disease in infants and children. Mosby Elsevier, 3rd ed., 2019
2Anderson, R., Baker, E., Penny, D., Redington, A., Wernovsky, G. Anderson’s pediatric cardiology, 4th ed. Churchill Livingstone, 2020.
3Uptodate