- Docente: Gianni Dall'Ara
- Credits: 1
- SSD: MED/11
- Language: Italian
- Teaching Mode: Traditional lectures
- Campus: Rimini
- Corso: First cycle degree programme (L) in Nursing (cod. 8475)
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from Nov 19, 2024 to Dec 17, 2024
Learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the student must possess knowledge of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, imaging diagnostic tools, pharmacological and interventional therapy of diseases of the cardiovascular system.
Course contents
- Cardiovascular physical examination.
- Diagnosis of chest pain.
- Cardiovascular risk factors and prevention of cardiovascular disease.
- Diagnostic cardiovascular imaging techniques.
- Electrocardiogram (ECG).
- Cardiac arrhythmias.
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS).
- Acute and Chronic Heart Failure.
- Valvular heart diseases.
- Myocarditis, Pericarditis and Endocarditis.
- Pulmonary embolism.
- Pulmonary hypertension.
- The technical-assistance role of the nurse in the ward, intensive care and outpatient clinic.
- Cardiomyopathies.
Readings/Bibliography
The teaching material presented in class will be made available to the student.
Recommended further study on the following texts:
Core Curriculum Cardiology. Branzi A, Picchio FM. (Mc Graw Hill 2013)
European Society of Cardiology Guidelines
Braunwald's Heart Disease.
Teaching methods
- Frontal lessons. Frequency is important for the possibility of interaction and reasoned reading of the teaching material.
- Remote (via Team) or mixed mode.
Power-point slides support.
Assessment methods
The exam consists of a written test (multiple-choice questions).
Teaching tools
Online registration: AlmaEsami
Tools to support teaching: video projector, PC
Teaching support platform: Virtual
Office hours
See the website of Gianni Dall'Ara