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. 2021/2022

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. 2022/2023

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. 2021/2022
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 (2020/2021)

Teaching code

4S000259

Credits

8

Coordinator

Mauro Franzoi

Language

Italian

MoodleMoodle Seminars 0

The teaching is organized as follows:

FISIOPATOLOGIA DELLE CARDIOPATIE OPERABILI

Credits

2

Period

Lezioni 2 semestre PERF

Academic staff

Giuseppe Faggian

Lessons timetable
METODI E TECNICHE DI CIRCOLAZIONE EXTRACORPOREA

Credits

2

Period

Lezioni 2 semestre PERF

Academic staff

Mauro Franzoi

Lessons timetable
FISIOPATOLOGIA RESPIRATORIA

Credits

2

Period

Lezioni 2 semestre PERF

Academic staff

Ernesto Crisafulli

Lessons timetable
FISIOPATOLOGIA DEL SISTEMA CARDIO CIRCOLATORIO

Credits

2

Period

Lezioni 2 semestre PERF

Academic staff

Michele Pighi

Lessons timetable

Learning outcomes

MODULO FISIOPATOLOGIA DEL SISTEMA CARDIO CIRCOLATORIO Obiettivi formativi: Consolidare conoscenze di anatomia e fisiologia cardiovascolare Conoscenza dei meccanismi fisiopatologici delle principali patologie cardiovascolari MODULO FISIOPATOLOGIA DELLE CARDIOPATIE OPERABILI MODULO FISIOPATOLOGIA RESPIRATORIA Obiettivi formativi: Consolidare conoscenze di anatomia e fisiologia cardiovascolare Conoscenza dei meccanismi fisiopatologici delle principali patologie cardiovascolari MODULO METODI E TECNICHE DI CIRCOLAZIONE EXTRACORPOREA Obiettivi formativi: Far conoscere e apprendere la professione del TFCPF e l'inserimento in sala operatoria, apprendimento del funzionamento dei macchinari coinvolti e utilizzati durante l'intervento cardiochirurgico.

Program

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MM: FISIOPATOLOGIA DELLE CARDIOPATIE OPERABILI
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MM: METODI E TECNICHE DI CIRCOLAZIONE EXTRACORPOREA
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Introduction to the operating room, explanation of TFCPF, OpenDay, checklists, blood gas analysis, history of extracorporeal circulation, components of the CEC, roller and centrifugal pumps, hemofiltration, Delta P oxygenator, alarms CEC, cardioplegia, drugs in cardioplegia, use recycled machines blood, BSA, mathematical formula calculating patient flow and hemoglobin expected to CEC, assistances of circulation, types of cannulas, heart transplantation and liver.
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MM: FISIOPATOLOGIA RESPIRATORIA
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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.
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MM: FISIOPATOLOGIA DEL SISTEMA CARDIO CIRCOLATORIO
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Course table of contents Chapter 1 Anatomy of the heart and vessels Chapter 2 Cardiovascular physiology, and bases of hemodynamics The cardiac cycle Bases of electrocardiography Pulmonary gas exchange Tissue perfusion Adaptation to stress and heart valve disorders Chapter 3 Diagnostic techniques based on physiopathology Electrocardiogram, stress test and Holter-loop recorder Chest X-ray and CT scan Echocardiogram SPECT Angiography and heart catheterization Chapter 4 Ischemic heart disease Epidemiology and risk factors Atherosclerosis and chronic coronary artery disease Acute coronary syndromes Acute myocardial infarction Myocardial revascularization techniques Chapter 5 Syncope and arrhythmias Syncope Strokes Brady and tachy arrhythmias Chapter 6 Heart failure, heart valve disease and cardiomyopathies Cardiac dyspnea Right and left heart failure Cardiomyopathies Valve heart disease

Bibliography

Reference texts
Author Title Publishing house Year ISBN Notes
Thomas V. Brogan, M.D. Laurance Lequier, M.D. Roberto Lorusso, M.D., Ph.D. Graeme MacLaren, M.D. Giles Peek, M.D. Extracorporeal Life Support: The ELSO Red Book (Edizione 5) 2017
Khonsari's Cardiac Surgery safeguards and pitfalls in operative technique (Edizione 5) Wolters Kluwer 2017 9781451183689
ELSO ECMO Specialist Training Manual 4th Edition ELSO  
stefano de franciscis-raffaele marfella-francesco perticone-angela sciacqua-roberto vettor Metodologia Medica e Chirurgica (Edizione 1) idelson-gnocchi 2021
Jameson J - Loscalzo J - Fauci A - Kasper D - Hauser S - Longo D Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine (Edizione 20) McGraw-Hill Education 2018 9781259644030
J-W.Hurst Il cuore Ed. Mc Graw-Hill Libri - Italia  

Examination Methods

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MM: FISIOPATOLOGIA DELLE CARDIOPATIE OPERABILI
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MM: METODI E TECNICHE DI CIRCOLAZIONE EXTRACORPOREA
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multiple choice tests and oral exam
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MM: FISIOPATOLOGIA RESPIRATORIA
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The exam consists of an oral test
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MM: FISIOPATOLOGIA DEL SISTEMA CARDIO CIRCOLATORIO
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Oral interview Written questions Multiple choice questions

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