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  Course Description
Course Name : Cardiology

Course Code : MED502

Course Type : Compulsory

Level of Course : First Cycle

Year of Study : 5

Course Semester : Fall and Spring (52 Weeks)

ECTS : 5

Name of Lecturer(s) : Prof.Dr. AYHAN USAL
Prof.Dr. MUSTAFA DEMİRTAŞ
Prof.Dr. ABDİ BOZKURT
Prof.Dr. MESUT DEMİR
Prof.Dr. MEHMET KANADAŞI
Asst.Prof.Dr. ALİDENİZ
Prof.Dr. MESUT DEMİR

Learning Outcomes of the Course : All students are informed with common forms of cardiac diseases ,their treatments and asses the need for treatment.
Students get capable of making the differential diagnosis of the cardiac diseases.
Students learn to take appropriate history from the patients , learn to perform the physical and cardiovascular examination and measurement of the blood pressure of the patients and learn to prepare the file oh the patients.
All students get capable of taking the ECG of the patients and get capable of evaluating and interpreting the pathological ECG’s.
All students learn to select the appropriate laboratory tests and other diagnostic tools.
All students learn to evaluates the results of commonly requested laboratory tests (either normal or pathological) and plan for further tests if necessary.
All students learn to recognize the priority health problems and risk groups.
Students get the knowledge of monitoring and prevention of chronic diseases and give advice to community for wellness (personal hygiene, physical activity, sexual health, drugs, cigarettes, alcohol, nutrition, etc.).
Students learn to perform emergency interventions, cardioversion and defibrillation.
Students critically evaluate the most recent information with the principals of the evidence based madicine.

Mode of Delivery : Face-to-Face

Prerequisites and Co-Prerequisites : None

Recommended Optional Programme Components : None

Aim(s) of Course : The aim of this course is to provide the students with basic theoretical knowledge and practical points of views in cardiovascular diseases.

Course Contents : Learning basic theoretical knowledge of cardiovascular disease. The topics that are covered are listed below: History and physical examination of the heart and circulation Electrocardiography Diagnostic tests used in cardiovascular disease including chest X ray, cardiac catheterization and echocardiography Coronary artery disease and acute coronary syndromes Primary and secondary prevention of atherosclerosis Hypertension Dyslipidemia Arrythmias, sudden death and syncope Heart failure Valvular heart disease Infective endocarditis, myocarditis and disease of the pericardium Cardiomyopathies Congenital heart disease of the adult Pumonary hypertension Management of cardiac emergencies Attendance to the daily clinical rounds along with the daily examination and evaluation of the laboratory findings and their follow-up, and participation in the daily invasive (e.g. coronary angiography) and noninvasive procedures (e.g. echocardiography, stress test lab) Learning practical approach to the cardiac emergencies and their treatment Learning cardio-pulmonary resusitation (CPR) algorithms Attendance and participation in lectures and scientific activities

Language of Instruction : Turkish

Work Place : Clinic Policlinic EKOkardiography laboratuary


  Course Outline /Schedule (Weekly) Planned Learning Activities
Week Subject Student's Preliminary Work Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
1 Physcian-patient communication in cardiology History ECG Hypertension Cardiological examination ECG EPS Observation Cardioversion Angio observation Defibrillation None Practical training Bed-side theoretical training Policlinic Laboratuary
2 Discussion bedside Commonly requested laboratory evaluation of results Commonly requested laboratory evaluation of results Discussion bedside Ischemic heart disease Heart failure Valvular disease Ischemic heart disease Arirtmiler Ekokardyografi observation Holter Stress test Self-learning ECG tensile File preparation Group work (making the society healthy living information) Group assignment (max. delivery priority health problems and risk groups) Cardioversion Cardiac emergencies Sudden death Endocarditis, pericarditis Cardiomyopathy Outpatient follow-up Web-Based Learning Group work (cardiological hast. Economic burden for society) Article time None Practical training Bed-side theoretical training Policlinic Laboratuary (angio- EKO vb.)
3 Discussion bedside Commonly requested laboratory evaluation of results Commonly requested laboratory evaluation of results Discussion bedside Ischemic heart disease Heart failure Valvular disease Ischemic heart disease Arirtmiler Ekokardyografi observation Holter Stress test Self-learning ECG tensile File preparation Group work (making the society healthy living information) Group assignment (max. delivery priority health problems and risk groups) Cardioversion Cardiac emergencies Sudden death Endocarditis, pericarditis Cardiomyopathy Outpatient follow-up Web-Based Learning Group work (cardiological hast. Economic burden for society) Article time None Practical training Bed-side theoretical training Policlinic Laboratuary (angio- EKO vb.) OSCE


  Required Course Resources
Resource Type Resource Name
Recommended Course Material(s)  Zipes D.P., Libby P., Bonow R.O., Braunwald E., "Braunwald´s Heart Disease", 7. baskı, Elsevier Saunders, Philadelphia, (2005)
Required Course Material(s)


  Assessment Methods and Assessment Criteria
Semester/Year Assessments Number Contribution Percentage
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 100
    Homeworks/Projects/Others 0 0
Total 100
Rate of Semester/Year Assessments to Success 40
 
Final Assessments 100
Rate of Final Assessments to Success 60
Total 100

  Contribution of the Course to Key Learning Outcomes
# Key Learning Outcome Contribution*
1 Describes the normal human body and mental structure, function and interaction in all stages of life. 5
2 Explains and sequences common physical and mental disorders-diseases’ epidemiology, pathology, symptoms, signs, prognosis, and treatments. 3
3 Has the knowledge of ethical principles and preventive medicine methods about creating conditions for healthy living and disease prevention. 4
4 Defines common diseases in our country by selecting current, reliable diagnostic methods and appropriate pharmacological, physical, nutritional, psychosocial treatment methods. 4
5 Understands, analyzes and evaluates health and illness components, process and result, uses the evidence-based methods and updated information in the treatment of patients. Adopts the principle of making a decision by evaluating prevailing evidence of the patient’s choice, and self-experiences. 4
6 Takes accurate, comprehensive and problem focused anamnesis, with a systematic approach to the individual makes physical examination and mental evaluation, decides by paying respect to patient privacy, secrets, honor, faith, cultural differences, sexual orientation. 5
7 In cases that requires emergency response such as significant function and loss of an organ; offers first aid and basic life support and plans the next process. 5
8 Makes differential diagnosis by approaching holistically to the patient, has the skills and competence of rational diagnosis and treatment planning, information about patient and disease management, as an individual and team member takes responsibility for unexpected circumstances, monitors and embraces the patient. 5
9 Makes Individual, family and community oriented health education, executes the field of work as an individual or as a team member, makes counseling, supervision, expertise, leadership. 3
10 Within the framework of the project which will be conducted, plans, manages the staff development of the team and their education, monitors the process and evaluates, works in partnership with other disciplines. 4
11 Develops a positive attitude towards lifelong learning and behavior, adopts the universal conditions required by the profession of medicine. 4
12 Improves self in cultural, artistic and social fields constantly as well as professional development, plays a part in social responsibility projects with other professional groups. 3
13 Has the ability to communicate intercultural, effectively communicates with patients, coworkers and other parts of the community, and supports ideas and suggestions for solutions with qualitative and quantitative data, transfers verbally and in writing by using Turkish correctly. 4
14 Have the philosophy of science, the limits and the accuracy of the knowledge, validity and reliability of the information, knows how to access information and evaluates information by using critical thinking skills, determines the learning needs and resources related to medicine, directs the learning by using the resources effectively. 4
15 Uses medical informatics and communication technologies along with computer software in required level in the field. 3
16 Understands socio-economic effects of health along with the social and behavioral aspects, by using at least one foreign language European Language Portfolio B1 level monitors information and progress in the field and communicates with colleagues. 3
17 Keeps accurate and reliable records, collects data, analyzes, deciphers epidemic, clinical and laboratory data and acts in accordance with ethical principles in the sharing of the results. 5
18 Bears susceptibility and responsibility in the subject of self-mental and physical health, workers´ health, labor and environment safety, individual and public health, becomes role model to society by developing professional attitude. 4
19 Knows the basic health care legislation, as an individual acts in accordance with regulations, laws, legislations and ethical rules about rights and responsibilities. 3
20 Uses professional autonomy, has sufficient experience to carry out preventive medicine service and capable of doing clinical applications in national and international standards. 4
* Contribution levels are between 0 (not) and 5 (maximum).

  Student Workload - ECTS
Works Number Time (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Course Related Works
    Class Time (Exam weeks are excluded) 3 30 90
    Out of Class Study (Preliminary Work, Practice) 3 4 12
Assesment Related Works
    Homeworks, Projects, Others 0 0 0
    Mid-term Exams (Written, Oral, etc.) 0 0 0
    Final Exam 1 15 15
Total Workload: 117
Total Workload / 25 (h): 4.68
ECTS Credit: 5