Information Package

Cardiology Intensive Care Master's Program with Thesis

CIC507

INTERNAL MEDICINE PROBLEMS IN CARDIOLOGY INTENSIVE CARE

Course Code
CIC507
Semester
-
Theory+Practice
1 + 1
ECTS
6
Course TypeElective Course
Course LevelMaster's Degree With Thesis
Year of Study-
Semester-
ECTS6
Name of Lecturer(s)
Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, the students;

  1. Diagnose clinical and laboratory problems related to Internal Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Chest Diseases and Neurology, which are frequently identified in cardiology intensive care unit patients and require urgent management.
  2. Able to comprehend the etiology and pathogenesis of these problems in the light of current information
  3. Will be aware of the possible interactions of these problems with the concurrent cardiovascular system problem(s) in the cardiology intensive care unit patient
  4. Effectively manage emergency treatments of common internal problems in cardiology intensive care
  5. He/she will promptly request urgent internal and surgical consultations that may be needed in the diagnosis and management of these internal problems and require advanced expertise
  6. Will be able to comprehend and effectively apply prophylaxis approaches related to problems related to Internal Diseases, Infectious Diseases, Chest Diseases and Neurology, which are frequently determined in cardiology intensive care unit patients
Mode of DeliveryFace to face
PrerequisitesNo
Recommended Optional Programme Components
Course DescriptionWithin the scope of this course, the postgraduate students will learn the basic underlying pathophysiology, the clinical and laboratory features, the emergency stabilization and long term management principles, and the need and correct timing of consultations with the relevant specialties for acute kidney injury, acute hepatic failure, dysglycemia, intensive care unit infections, acute gastrointestinal bleeding, constipation, and acute cerebrovascular diseases which are among the frequently encountered medical problems in the cardiac intensive care unit.
Course Contents
WEEK TOPICS
1st Week Anaphylaxis, severe allergic reactions, urticaria in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
2nd Week Hyperglycemia-hypoglycemia in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
3rd Week Thyroid dysfunction in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
4th Week Sepsis in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
5th Week Acute GI bleeding in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
6th Week Acute liver dysfunction in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
7th Week Geriatric patient in Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
8th Week Anemia management in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
9th Week Acute kidney injury in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
10th Week Chronic kidney disease management in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
11th Week Management of common electrolyte abnormalities in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
12th Week Stroke in Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
13th Week Management of the patient with delirium, alcohol withdrawal, Parkinsonism in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
14th Week Patient diagnosed with cancer in the Cardiology Intensive Care Unit
Recommended or Required Reading1. Goldman L, Schafer AI, editors. Goldman-Cecil Medicine. 26th ed. Philadelphia: Elsevier; 2020. 2664 p. ISBN 978-0-323-53266-2.
2. Jameson JL, Fauci AS, Kasper DL, Hauser SL, Longo DL, Loscalzo J, editors. Harrison?s Principles of Internal Medicine. 20th ed. New York: McGraw-Hill; 2018. 3528 p. ISBN 978-1-25-964404-7.
3. Sönmez HM, İliçin G, Biberoğlu K, Süleymanlar G, Ünal S, editörler. İç Hastalıkları Özet Kitabı. 1. Baskı. Ankara: Güneş Tıp Kitabevleri; 2017. 1374 s. ISBN 978-975-277
Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
  • Lecture
  • Discussion
  • Questions/Answers
  • Case Study
  • Practice
  • Presentation
Assessment Methods and Criteria
ECTS Allocated Based on Student Workload
Activities Quantity Duration (Hour) Total Workload (Hour)
Midterm exam 1 3 3
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam 1 40 40
Course hours 14 1 14
Preparation for Midterm exam 1 30 30
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam 1 4 4
Homework
Performance Practice 14 6 84
Case Study Presentation 1 1 1
Total Work Load176
Total Work Load / 30 (h)5.86
ECTS Credit of the Course6
Language of InstructionTurkish
Work Placement(s)No
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