Respiratory and cardiovascular diseases are often strictly associated and inter-dependent. The general knowledge of respiratory pathophysioloy is essential to correctly interpret signs, symptoms and instrumental evaluations in cardiovascular diseases.
Main objectives are: 1) to know the functions of the respiratory system, including structure, ventilation and gas exchange, plus the measurement techniques of these functions. This in the specific framework of cardiovascular diseases. 2) to aquire the essential skill for the interpretation of clinical and instrumental assessments.
Lessons on the above mentioned arguments
General principles
Structure and functions of the respiratory system
Ventilation and its assessment (PFT)
Perfusion
Ventilation/perfusion rate
Gas exchange (arterial gas analysis)
Diffusion
Primary respiratory diseases
Other diseases with respiratory involvement
Main treatment options
Elementi di Malattie dell’Apparato Respiratorio (Passalacqua G et al) available on Aulaweb
GIOVANNI PASSALACQUA (President)
FRANCESCA CHIARA VIAZZI (President)
ALICE LARONI
GIANMARIO SAMBUCETI
ITALO PORTO (President Substitute)
Multiple answer test
At the end of the course, the student should be able to correctly describe the respiratory function (ventilation, perfusion, gases. Imaging, measurement techniques) and their role in respiratory diseases associated or related to cardiovascular diseases.
Contact: Prof. G Passalacqua (passalacqua@unige.it) phone 0103538908
