Cardiovascular Diseases

A.Y. 2025/2026
4
Max ECTS
40
Overall hours
SSD
MED/11 MED/23 MED/50
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
- To acquire knowledge of the most common diseases of the cardiovascular system
- To acquire the knowledge of the basic principles of electrical activity of the heart
- To acquire the knowledge of specialized surgery techniques in treatment of cardiovascular diseases
- To acquire knowledge of non-invasive diagnostic techniques and extracorporeal circulation techniques
Expected learning outcomes
- In-depth knowledge of cardiac anatomy in relation to specialized surgical techniques
- Knowledge of the pathophysiology of the cardiovascular system
- Ability to interpret cardiac function through the electrocardiogram
- Knowledge of the materials used for extracorporeal circulation
- Monitoring and interpretation of data concerning vital functions
Single course

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Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Modules or teaching units
Physiopathology of extracorporeal circulation
MED/50 - APPLIED MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY AND METHODOLOGY - University credits: 2
Lessons: 20 hours

Physiopathology of operable heart diseases
MED/23 - HEART SURGERY - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours

Physiopathology of the cardiovascular system
MED/11 - CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES - University credits: 1
Lessons: 10 hours
Professor: Montorsi Piero