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.

Study Plan

A.A. 2025/2026 A.A. 2024/2025 A.A. 2023/2024 A.A. 2022/2023 A.A. 2021/2022 A.A. 2020/2021 A.A. 2019/2020 A.A. 2018/2019 A.A. 2017/2018 A.A. 2016/2017 A.A. 2015/2016 A.A. 2014/2015 A.A. 2013/2014 A.A. 2012/2013 A.A. 2011/2012 A.A. 2010/2011

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.

1° Year

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
A
BIO/09 ,BIO/16 ,BIO/17
7
A/B
MED/07 ,MED/36 ,MED/42 ,MED/47
6
A
BIO/10 ,BIO/13 ,FIS/07 ,MED/03
5
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/40 ,MED/47
5
B
MED/45 ,MED/47
3
E/F
L-LIN/12
1
F
MED/47
18
B
MED/47

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
B
INF/01 ,MED/40 ,MED/47
6
A/B
MED/40 ,MED/41 ,MED/47
6
A/B/C
MED/20 ,MED/38 ,MED/47
7
B
MED/40 ,MED/47
5
B
BIO/14 ,MED/05 ,MED/09 ,MED/40 ,MED/49
8
A/B
MED/13 ,MED/17 ,MED/18 ,MED/24 ,MED/25 ,MED/47
1
F
MED/47
20
B
MED/47

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
4
B
MED/08 ,MED/15 ,MED/40 ,MED/47
5
A/B
MED/02 ,MED/43 ,MED/47
4
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,MED/47
6
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/40 ,MED/47
5
B
MED/47 ,M-PED/01 ,M-PSI/08
6
D
-
5
F
-
1
F
MED/47
25
B
MED/47
Final exam
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2019/2020
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
7
B
INF/01 ,MED/40 ,MED/47
6
A/B
MED/40 ,MED/41 ,MED/47
6
A/B/C
MED/20 ,MED/38 ,MED/47
7
B
MED/40 ,MED/47
5
B
BIO/14 ,MED/05 ,MED/09 ,MED/40 ,MED/49
8
A/B
MED/13 ,MED/17 ,MED/18 ,MED/24 ,MED/25 ,MED/47
1
F
MED/47
20
B
MED/47

Legend | Type of training activity (TTA)

TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.

A Basic activities
B Characterizing activities
C Related or complementary activities
D Activities to be chosen by the student
E Final examination
F Other training activities
S Placements in companies, public or private institutions and professional associations

General pathophysiology and therapeutic treatments - FISIOPATOLOGIA GENERALE  (2019/2020)

Teaching code

4S000069

Teacher

Cristiano Fava

Credits

1

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Period

2° ANNO 1° Semestre dal Oct 1, 2019 al Nov 18, 2019.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

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

Learning outcomes

To know the regulation of body water and electrolytes and of the hydro-electrolytes balance (homeostasis) by the kidney, heart failure, thromboembolism, chronic hypertension and pre-eclampsia.

Program

1. Electrolyte equilibrium in the body: maintenance of volume and distribution of fluids and their possible alterations: hyperhydration and dehydration syndromes, balance between intra- and –extra-cellular fluids (isotonic, hypertonic and hypotonic), Signs and symptoms of fluid and electrolyte deregulation.

2. Urinary System: the kidney as a filter. Pathophysiology of acute renal failure.

3. Venous Thromboembolism: pathophysiology of deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism. Virchow’s triad and risk factors for deep vein thrombosis. Therapy notes.

4. Cardiovascular system: control of vascular tone and blood pressure, high blood pressure (hints about pathophysiological hypotheses with references to endocrine pathophysiology), ischemic heart disease, heart failure, left and right sided heart failure, cardiovascular shock. Signs and symptoms of heart/circulatory diseases.

5. Pre-eclampsia: pathophysiology of pre-eclampsia. Hypertensive disturbances during pregnancy. Therapy notes

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
G. M. Pontieri Elementi di Fisiopatologia Generale Piccin-Nuova Libraria 2018 8829929085
E. Albi, F.S. Ambesi-Impiombato, F. Curcio, B. Moncharmont, A . Palese Le basi cellulari e molecolari delle malattie - per le lauree triennali e magistrali (Edizione 1) Idelson-Gnocchi - Sorbona 2018
Anna Brugnolli, Luisa Saiani Medicina e infermieristica un approccio di cure integrate (Edizione 1) Idelson Gnocchi 2017 9788879476379

Examination Methods

Written exam (multiple choice test) + evantrually oral exam

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