Electrocardiography (ISK_002)
About Study Course
Objective
1. To prepare students for the interpretation and analysis of electrocardiographic data.
2. To learn in practice the relationship between instrumental investigation and finding of the clinical situation. To develop analytical thinking based on ECG.
3. To train to interpret the nuances of ECG findings in the context of different clinical situations.
4. To acquaint with the most common pathologies and their signs in ECG, in the diagnosis of which electrocardiography is one of the main examinations.
5. To promote the development of students’ clinical thinking.
Prerequisites
Normal and pathological physiology, introductory course in ECG, cardiovascular diseases within the framework of the internal disease study course, as well as the basics of anaesthesiology and intensive care.
Learning outcomes
To demonstrate an understanding of the latest medical technologies, examination techniques and scientific trends.
To arrange the obtained information sequentially, recognise possible risk factors.
To recognise the possible level of pathology taking into account the obtained data.
At the end of the studies, students learn the basics of clinical electrocardiography, are able to orient in the diagnosis of myocardial ischemic changes and heart rhythm disorders, modern methods of treatment of heart rhythm disorders.
To be able to analyse an ECG, differentiate signs of pathology from the norm.
To orient in the range of possible physiological norms, to distinguish between acceptable deviations and pathology.
To know the basic principles of treatment of certain cardiac rhythm disorders and the basic principles of diagnosis of myocardial ischaemia.
Evaluate the indications obtained, relate them to pathological processes in the patient’s body.
To interpret the finding, relate them to a specific clinical situation, and link them to the overall examination process.
To interpret changes in ECG, relate them to a specific clinical situation, and link them to the overall examination process.
To be able to analyse situations, substantiate, logically formulate and explain one’s opinion.
Study course planning
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, SSNMFz | 11 | Master’s | Limited choice | Aija Mača-Kalēja, Oskars Kalējs |
| Study programme | Study semester | Program level | Study course category | Lecturers | Schedule |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Medicine, SSNMF | 11 | Master’s | Limited choice | ||
| Medicine, MF | 11 | Master’s | Limited choice |
