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About Study Course

ECTS:2
Course supervisor:Andris Skride
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 ensure the acquisition of theoretical knowledge and practical skills according to the more common diseases of the pulmonary circulation and right ventricular failure, examination methods and therapy for doctors specializing in cardiology.

Learning outcomes

Knowledge

1.Knowledge test after the study course - test of theoretical knowledge (multiple-answer test questions, open, theoretical questions)

Skills

1.Pulmonary hypertension as a syndrome - investigation of patients.
Interpretation of the most frequently used radiological (including echocardiography) and laboratory examinations in cardiology and pulmonology.
Early recognition, treatment and prevention of thromboembolism.
Right heart catheterization and pulmonary angiography.
6-minute walk test.
Treatment options for pulmonary hypertension.

Competence

1.Independently applies medical problem-solving skills in disease prevention, diagnosis, and treatment. Skillfully performs manipulations, patient examination.
Right heart catheterization and pulmonary angiography.
Echocardiographic determination of right ventricle parameters.