CODE 84119 ACADEMIC YEAR 2016/2017 CREDITS 1 cfu anno 3 TECN.FISIOPATOL.CARDIOCIRCOLAT.E E PERFUS.CARDIOVASC (L/SNT3) - SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/22 LANGUAGE Italiano TEACHING LOCATION SEMESTER 2° Semester MODULES Questo insegnamento è un modulo di: TECHNIQUES IN CARDIOVASCULAR PHYSIOPATHOLOGY IV OVERVIEW ANEURYSMS AND DISSECTIONS OF THE THORACIC AORTA The aneurysms and thoracic aortic dissections are a major vascular diseases responsible for acute aortic syndromes AIMS AND CONTENT LEARNING OUTCOMES (FURTHER INFO) Knowing the etiology and pathogenesis of aneurysms and thoracic aortic dissections. Identify the correct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the patient with thoracic aortic aneurysm or dissection. Knowing the basics notions of surgical and endovascular techniques for the treatment of aneurysms and thoracic aortic dissections. TEACHING METHODS Teaching consists of 10 hours of training activities including 3 hours of lessons and analysis of the cases in the classroom and 7 hours of operating room SYLLABUS/CONTENT Etiology and pathogenesis of aneurysms and dissections of the thoracic aorta Clinical and instrumental diagnosis Surgical treatment techniques of aneurysms and dissections of the thoracic aorta Technical endovascular treatment of thoracic aortic aneurysms and dissections RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY RUTHERFORD’S VASCULAR SURGERY, EIGHTH EDITION, Elsevier ISBN: 978-1-4557-5304-8 TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD BIANCA PANE Exam Board MANRICO BALBI BENEDETTA LOLLI BIANCA PANE TOMMASO REGESTA FRANCO ROGGERO FRANCESCO SANTINI GIOVANNI BIZZARRO (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course) LESSONS Class schedule The timetable for this course is available here: Portale EasyAcademy EXAMS EXAM DESCRIPTION Oral Examination ASSESSMENT METHODS The assessment takes place through the final exam which aims to ensure the effective acquisition by the student of the expected learning outcomes. The minimum required passing grade is 18/30, to achieve a pass the student must demonstrate that: - Know the etiology and pathogenesis of aneurysms and thoracic aortic dissections. - Identify the correct diagnostic and therapeutic procedures in the patient with aneurysm or dissection of the thoracic aorta - Know the basics notions of chirurgice and endovascular techniques for the treatment of aneurysms and thoracic aortic dissections. - Being able to address the critical issues related to the possible presence of aneurysm or dissection of the thoracic aorta FURTHER INFORMATION Reception by appointment via secretary