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.
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The Study Plan includes all modules, teaching and learning activities that each student will need to undertake during their time at the University.
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TAF (Type of Educational Activity) All courses and activities are classified into different types of educational activities, indicated by a letter.
Cardiopulmonary Pathology - FISIOPATOLOGIA RESPIRATORIA (2015/2016)
Teaching code
4S000259
Teacher
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
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