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CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

CODE 67195
ACADEMIC YEAR 2022/2023
CREDITS
  • 1 cfu during the 3nd year of 8746 ODONTOIATRIA E PROTESI DENTARIA (LM-46) - GENOVA
  • SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINARY SECTOR MED/11
    LANGUAGE Italian
    TEACHING LOCATION
  • GENOVA
  • SEMESTER 2° Semester
    MODULES This unit is a module of:
    TEACHING MATERIALS AULAWEB

    OVERVIEW

    Cardiovascular diseases are the main cause of death in developed countries, and their incidence and prevalence are continuously rising. A modern dentist must therefore be aware of these diseases, and gain a basic knowledge of their physiopathology, diagnosis and care. There is a high likelihood that the dentist will come across patients affected by cardiovascular diseases during his/her future practice.

    AIMS AND CONTENT

    AIMS AND LEARNING OUTCOMES

    The student will learn about the epidemiology, physiopathology, etiology, diagnostic and therapeutic approaches of main cardiovascular diseases. A particular attetion will be given to those cardiovascular conditions that can determine important complications to dental procedures and interventions. The course aims at providing the student sufficient knowledges and skills to be able to  recognize and deal with cardiovascular patients at potential risk during his/her dental practice.

    TEACHING METHODS

    The course is made of 10-hour lessons either in presence or thorough web

    SYLLABUS/CONTENT

    Atherosclerosis and ischemic heart disease. Arterial hypertension. Acute myocardial infarction. Arrhythmias. Valve diseases. Heart failure. Cardiomyopathies.

    RECOMMENDED READING/BIBLIOGRAPHY

    Cardiovascular chapter of main internal medicine book

    TEACHERS AND EXAM BOARD

    Exam Board

    MARTINA BURLANDO (President)

    MARCO CANEPA (President)

    PAOLO DURANDO (President)

    GILBERTO FILACI (President)

    ANNA LISA FURFARO (President)

    SIMONE NEGRINI (President)

    NICOLA TRAVERSO (President)

    PATRIZIA ZENTILIN (President)

    LUCA NANNI

    GINO TRIPODI

    GIUSEPPE MURDACA (President and Coordinator of Integrated Course)

    LESSONS

    Class schedule

    All class schedules are posted on the EasyAcademy portal.

    EXAMS

    EXAM DESCRIPTION

    Oral exam with questions related to the topics discussed during lessons and with discussion of possible clinical scenarios

    ASSESSMENT METHODS

    The oral exam represents the methodology by which the student will demonstrate his/her adequate knowledge of the topics of the course. The student will have to obtain a grade equal or greater than 18/30.

    Exam schedule

    Date Time Location Type Notes
    11/01/2023 14:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale l'esame avrà luogo presso: Ospedali S.Martino - pad. 04 - Aula piano terra - ore 14.00
    15/02/2023 14:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale l'esame avrà luogo presso: Ospedali S.Martino - pad. 04 - Aula piano terra - ore 14.00
    13/06/2023 14:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale l'esame avrà luogo presso: Ospedali S.Martino - pad. 04 - Aula piano terra - ore 14.00
    12/07/2023 14:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale l'esame avrà luogo presso: Ospedali S.Martino - pad. 04 - Aula piano terra - ore 14.00
    12/09/2023 14:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale l'esame avrà luogo presso: Ospedali S.Martino - pad. 04 - Aula piano terra - ore 14.00
    16/01/2024 14:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale l'esame avrà luogo presso: Ospedali S.Martino - pad. 04 - Aula piano terra - ore 14.00
    13/02/2024 14:00 GENOVA Scritto + Orale l'esame avrà luogo presso: Ospedali S.Martino - pad. 04 - Aula piano terra - ore 14.00

    FURTHER INFORMATION

    During the course, students will be provided with material specifically focused on the manegement of cardiovascular patients durng dental procedures