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.

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
BIO/14 ,MED/04 ,MED/07 ,MED/08

2° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
MED/11 ,MED/22 ,MED/50
8
A/B
MED/23 ,MED/41 ,MED/50
6
B
MED/10 ,MED/21 ,MED/50

3° Year  activated in the A.Y. 2017/2018

ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
A/B
IUS/07 ,MED/42 ,SPS/07
6
A/B
MED/23 ,MED/41 ,MED/50
Prova finale
7
E
-
activated in the A.Y. 2016/2017
ModulesCreditsTAFSSD
6
B
MED/11 ,MED/22 ,MED/50
8
A/B
MED/23 ,MED/41 ,MED/50
6
B
MED/10 ,MED/21 ,MED/50

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Teaching code

4S000259

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/10 - RESPIRATORY DISEASES

Period

lez 1 anno 2 semestre PERF dal Feb 29, 2016 al May 13, 2016.

Location

VERONA

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

Learning outcomes

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The course aims to provide fundamental pathophysiological basis for the understanding of the mechanisms underlying respiratory symptoms, and more frequent thoraco-pulmonary diseases .

Program

Physiopatology of main symptoms in respiratory diseases
• Breathlessness
• Cough

Respiratory function tests
• Pulmonary function testing
• The measurement of diffusing capacity

Pulmonary gas exchange and respiratory failure
• Normal values of PaO2 and PaCO2
• Haemoglobin dissociation curve
• Arterial oxigen content
• Mechanism at the basis of hypoxemia and of hypercapnia
• Respiratory failure definition and classification
• Principles of oxigen therapy

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
• Epidemiology , aetiology and natural history (fundamentals)
• From pathology to pathophysiology
• Pathophysiology of main clinical features
• Respiratory failure in COPD

Bronchial Asthma
• Epidemiology , aetiology and natural history (fundamentals)
• Pathogenesis of hyperreactivity
• Pathology and pathophysiology
• Pathophysiology of main clinical features

Fundamentals of pathophysiology of pleural diseases
• Function and physiology of the pleura
• Basics of pleural effusion
• Basics of pneumothorax

Fundamentals of pathophysiology sleep disordered breathing
• Obstructive sleep apnoea
• Central sleep apnoea

Examination Methods

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