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CODE 68450
ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017
CREDITS
SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/14
LANGUAGE Italiano
TEACHING LOCATION
SEMESTER 2° Semester
MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di:

OVERVIEW

Heart and kidney disease often coexist in the same patient. Of particular interest are CRS type 1 (acute cardiorenal syndrome) and type 3 (acute renocardiac syndrome). Both subtypes are encountered in high-acuity medical units; in particular, CRS type 1 is commonly seen in the coronary care unit and cardiothoracic intensive care unit. This course will provide a  review of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, prevention strategies, and selected kidney management aspects for these two acute CRS subtypes.

AIMS AND CONTENT

LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO)

Knowledge and understanding of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, prevention strategies, and selected kidney management aspects for the more frequent renal diseases.

 

TEACHING METHODS

This course consists of theoric lectures (10 hours) including discussion of clinical cases.

 

SYLLABUS/CONTENT

1. Clinical meaning of urinary abnormalities and of estimated glomerular filtration rate

2.Diagnostic usefulness of: Abdominal Rx scan, Renal US and Doppler, Intravenous pyelogram, Retrograde pyelography, Angio TC, renal scintigraphy, renal magnetic resonance imaging

3. Clinical presentation of acute kidney injury, chronic kidney disease, Cardiorenal Syndromes, other renal syndromes

4. Fluids and electrolyte disorders during acute and chronic renal failure

5. Contrast induced nephropathy: pathophysiology, risk factors, prevention strategies, and management.

6. Pathophysiology, prevention strategies, and selected management aspects for the more frequent Cardiorenal syndrome

7. Strategies for Renal Replacement Treatment including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.

8. Renal Transplantations: hints

RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

Garibotto G., Pontremoli R.- Manuale di Nefrologia. Minerva Medica (2017)

TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

Exam Board

CLAUDIA CAPONNETTO (President)

GIOVANNI PASSALACQUA

GIANMARIO SAMBUCETI

FRANCESCA CHIARA VIAZZI

LESSONS

Class schedule

The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy

EXAMS

EXAM DESCRIPTION

Written examination (10 multiple choice tests in 10 minutes)

ASSESSMENT METHODS

 

The assessment takes place only through the final exam which aims to ensure the effective acquisition by the student of the expected learning outcomes.

The student to pass the exam, then return a mark of not less than 18/30, must demonstrate:

Knowledge and understanding of the epidemiology, pathophysiology, prevention strategies, and selected kidney management aspects for the more frequent renal diseases. Paying a particular attention to the Acute Cardiorenal syndromes and to the contrast induced nephropathy.

 

Exam schedule

Data appello Orario Luogo Degree type Note
09/06/2017 11:30 GENOVA Scritto
28/07/2017 11:30 GENOVA Scritto
29/09/2017 09:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale

FURTHER INFORMATION

Students will be able to make an appointment sending an e-mail to: francesca.viazzi@unige.it