Studying at the University of Verona

Here you can find information on the organisational aspects of the Programme, lecture timetables, learning activities and useful contact details for your time at the University, from enrolment to graduation.

The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
Please select your Study Plan based on your enrollment year.

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/38 ,MED/40 ,MED/45 ,MED/47
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/18 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
4
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/45
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
5
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/45 ,SPS/07
Prova finale
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/13 ,MED/26 ,MED/34 ,MED/45
6
B/C
MED/18 ,MED/33 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
8
B
MED/06 ,MED/09 ,MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/17 ,MED/45
activated in the A.Y. 2018/2019
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/38 ,MED/40 ,MED/45 ,MED/47
8
B
MED/09 ,MED/18 ,MED/41 ,MED/45
4
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/45
6
A/B
MED/25 ,MED/45 ,M-PSI/01 ,SPS/07
5
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/45 ,SPS/07
Prova finale
7
E
-

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Teaching code

4S000090

Credits

2

Language

German de

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Period

INF BZ - 1° anno 2° sem dal Feb 1, 2017 al Apr 7, 2017.

To show the organization of the course that includes this module, follow this link:  Course organization

Learning outcomes

Provide the students with the basic pathophysiopathology concepts in order to learn how to understand and successively manage the problems of patients' pathologies.

Program

Basic cell mechanisms: O2 management, uptake of nutrients and elimination of metabolites as well as fluid, electrolyte, and acid-base balance of the cell. Anemia: in particular anemia caused deficiency of iron and vitamins, hyporegenerative anemia, and haemoglobinopathies.
Hydro-electrolyte balance of the body: maintenance of volumes and distribution of liquids and their alterations: hyperhydration and dehydration syndromes, intra-extracellular fluid balance (isotonic, hypertonic and hypotonic solutions), intra and extracellular buffer systems, maintenance of hydro-electrolyte and acid- base equilibrium. Semeiotic of hydro-electrolytic imbalances.
 Endocrine Disorders: Main hormones, hyper- and hypofunction of the main endocrine glands and stress response, diabetes mellitus, hyper- and hypoglycaemia. Semiotics of the endocrine system.
 Respiratory system: ventilation, alveolo-capillary diffusion of the gas, alveolar ventilation-perfusion ratio. Respiratory failure. Semiotics of the respiratory system.
Cardiovascular system: vascular tone and blood pressure control, arterial hypertension, ischemic heart disease, left and right heart failure, shock. Semeiotic of the heart.
 Urinary tract: brief details of kidney disease and chronic renal failure.
Digestive system: malnutrition, portal hypertension, ascites. Digestive semeiotics of the digestive system
 Central nervous system disorders following metabolic alterations (hypoxia, hypercapnia, hypoglycaemia, hypertonia and extracellular hypotonia, hyperamoniemia

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Stefan Silbernagl & Florian Lang Taschenatlas der Pathophysiologie Thieme 2013
Stefan Silbernagl & Agamemnon Despopulos Taschenatlas der Physiologie Thieme 2012

Examination Methods

multiple choice test

Students with disabilities or specific learning disorders (SLD), who intend to request the adaptation of the exam, must follow the instructions given HERE

Teaching materials e documents