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
8
A/B/C
FIS/07 ,ING-IND/34 ,ING-INF/06 ,ING-INF/07
8
B
MED/10 ,MED/11 ,MED/23 ,MED/50
8
A/B
MED/01 ,MED/36 ,MED/42 ,MED/44 ,MED/45
4
A
BIO/09 ,BIO/16
8
A/B
BIO/14 ,MED/04 ,MED/07 ,MED/08
4
A
BIO/10 ,BIO/13
3
E/F
L-LIN/12
1
F
MED/50
15
B
MED/50

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
MED/11 ,MED/22 ,MED/50
8
A/B
MED/23 ,MED/41 ,MED/50
4
B
MED/11 ,MED/50
6
B
MED/11 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
6
B
MED/10 ,MED/21 ,MED/50
4
B
MED/11 ,MED/50
1
F
MED/50
23
B
MED/50

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2021/2022

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,SPS/07
6
A/B
MED/23 ,MED/41 ,MED/50
6
B
MED/23
4
B
MED/43 ,MED/50 ,M-PSI/01
6
D
-
5
F
-
1
F
MED/50
22
B
MED/50
Final exam
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2020/2021
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
MED/11 ,MED/22 ,MED/50
8
A/B
MED/23 ,MED/41 ,MED/50
4
B
MED/11 ,MED/50
6
B
MED/11 ,MED/36 ,MED/50
6
B
MED/10 ,MED/21 ,MED/50
4
B
MED/11 ,MED/50
1
F
MED/50
23
B
MED/50

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

Cardiopulmonary Pathology - FISIOPATOLOGIA RESPIRATORIA  (2019/2020)

Teaching code

4S000259

Teacher

Marcello Ferrari

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/10 - RESPIRATORY DISEASES

Period

Lezioni PERF 2 SEMESTRE dal Mar 2, 2020 al May 15, 2020.

Lessons timetable MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

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

Learning outcomes

Provide information on the pathophysiological mechanism at the basis of the main symptoms (cough and dyspnea) and the most important diseases of the respiratory system.

Program

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF MAJOR SYMPTOMS IN PNEUMOLOGY: DYSPNEA and COUGH
Dyspnoea:
Definition
Dyspnea in various morbid conditions of the respiratory system
Possible receptors and modulators of the feeling of dyspnea
Methods for the assessment of dyspnea
Cough:
Pathophysiology
Causes

PHYSIOLOGICAL AND PATHOPHYSIOLOGICAL BASES FOR THE INTERPRETATION OF RESPIRATORY FUNCTION TESTS
Lung volumes, static and dynamic and their measurement methods
Alveolus-capillary diffusion of gases
Interpretation of the main respiratory dysfunctional pictures: restrictive, obstructive and mixed syndrome

RESPIRATORY FUNCTION DURING SLEEP
The main respiratory disorders during sleep: risk factors and pathophysiological mechanisms
Evaluation methods
Elements of ventilation for the treatment of nocturnal respiratory disorders

PATHOPHYSIOLOGY OF OBSTRUCTIVE RESPIRATORY DISEASES
Asthma
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

RESPIRATORY INSUFFICIENCY
Definition
Hypoxemia and hypoxia
Pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the alteration of gas exchange
Classification and causes
Effects of hypercapnia and hypoxia
The main tools for the diagnosis and monitoring of the patient with respiratory insufficiency
Notes on the treatment of respiratory failure: oxygen therapy.





Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
C. Rugarli Medicina Interna Sistematica MASSON 2016

Examination Methods

The exam consists of an oral test

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