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About Study Course

ECTS:42
Course supervisor:Romans Lācis
Study type:Full time
Course level:Doctor
Target audience:Medicine
Language:Latvian
Study course description Full description, Full time
Branch of science:Clinical medicine; Internal medicine

Objective

To provide upgrade of theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the surgical treatment of cardiac arrhythmias in compliance with the requirements of cardiac surgery professional regulations, in order to get medical doctor prepared for quialifying as cardiac surgeon, according to legal acts of Latvian Republic.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knowledge of heart valve lesions, coronary heart disease and aortic lesions: diagnosis, indications for surgery, approach, types of surgery, possible complications.

Skills

1.To evaluate indications for cardiac surgery, to discuss the surgery with patient and his/her family, to be able to prepare patient for the surgery, to establish access to the heart and to connect to/wean from CPB, perform uncomplicated heart surgery.

Competence

1.To provide primary aid to patients in compliance with requirements set by legal acts of Cabinet of Ministers of Latvia, Health ministry and regulations of Cardiac Surgeons Association.