Teaching code

4S000469

Teacher

Daniele Longo

Credits

2

Language

Italian

Scientific Disciplinary Sector (SSD)

MED/09 - INTERNAL MEDICINE

Period

1 SEMESTRE PROFESSIONI SANITARIE dal Oct 2, 2023 al Dec 22, 2023.

Courses Single

Not Authorized

Lessons timetable Moodle Seminars 0

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Program

The program foresees the deepening of the following topics: - Introduction to the most frequent causes of mortality and their risk factors;
- Pathophysiology of the vascular system with particular reference to thromboembolic and haemorrhagic lesions;
- Pathophysiology of the heart, with a focus on ischemic changes, electrical conduction disorders, causes and clinical manifestations of heart failure and the main types of shock;
- Concept of homeostasis; pathophysiology of simple acid-base disorders with an introduction to dual disorders;
- Pathophysiology of the kidney with particular reference to acute and chronic renal insufficiency;
- Arterial hypertension: causes, classification systems, cardiovascular risk stratification and prognostic consequences; notes on diabetes;
- Pathophysiology of the digestive system with particular reference to the liver; causes and prognostic significance of liver cirrhosis and its main complications;
- Pathophysiology of the lung and respiratory insufficiency in particular.

Bibliography

Didactic methods

Interactive lessons mainly in presence also through cooperative learning.

Learning assessment procedures

The evaluation of the learning of the module is carried out through a written assignment with multiple choice questions.
In specific cases, it is possible to arrange an oral exam.

Evaluation criteria

Evaluation expressed in thirtieths.

Exam language

Italiano