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University: Alexandria
Faculty : Medicine
Program Specifications
(Academic year: 2015/ 2016)
A. Basic Information:
1. Program title: Doctorate of Cardiology and Angiology.
2. Program Award: Doctorate Degree.
3. Department (s) offering the program; Cardiology and Angiology
4. Program Coordinator: Prof Dr Amr Zaki
5. External evaluator(s): Dr Gamela Nasr Asistant Professor of Cardiology Suez Canal University, EGYPT
6. Type of the program: Single
7. Date of most recent program specifications approval: 21/8/2016 B. Professional Information:
• Program Aims: The aim of this program is to:
1.1. Prepare participants to become competent consultants of Cardiology and Angiology
1.2. To develop their skills to become competent teachers, leaders and skilled researchers in the field of
Cardiology and Angiology.
1.3. To recognize the health needs of the community and carry out professional obligations ethically
and keep within the objectives of national health policy
• Academic reference standards (ARS)& ILOs:
Academic reference standards of Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology . Designed and
approved by Department of Cardiology and Angiology Faculty of Medicine. Alexandria University.
Based on:
Generic Academic Reference Standards (ARS): Postgraduate Medical Education, Egypt (2009).
Published by National Authority for Quality Assurance and Accreditation of Education (NAQAAE)
National
[http://naqaae.org/main/php/book/index.php]
Benchmarks: guided by European society of Cardiology core curriculum
http://www.escardio.org/education/coresyllabus/Pages/core-curriculum.aspx
Domain Academic reference standards Ilos
A. Knowledge and
understanding
Graduate of this program must
have detailed knowledge about
• facts and theories, of Cardiology
and Angiology and related
subjects
• Quality standards of the
practice Cardiology and
Angiology
A1. Acquire detailed knowledge and
facts of basic cardiac structure , function,
and embryology
A2. Discuss in depth different cardiac
investigative tools (ECG, Echo-
Doppler, Cauterization, Imaging) and
the relative merits of each
A3 Recognize and manage medical
diseases as they relate to cardiac
patients
A4 Recognize the quality standards for the
practice of cardiology and angiology
A5. Discuss recent theories in the field of
Cardiology and Angiology
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• Main scientific advances in the
field of Cardiology and
Angiology
• pathogenesis and management
of the diseases in cardiology and
angiology.
• Basics and ethics of scientific
research
A6. Explain the mechanisms of the disease
in Cardiology and Angiology
A7 Discuss the cardiac problems and
outline their management in outpatient
and emergency settings
A8. Recognize recent updates in the
diagnosis and management of
Cardiology and Angiology.
A9 Recognize the basics and ethics of
research
B. Intellectual skills Graduate must be able to do the
following
• Interpret, analyze & evaluate
the information to solve
problems
• Solve some problems that do not
conform to classic data (
incomplete data)
• Evaluate the literature on
cardiology and angiology.
B1. Analyze patient clinical picture and
mange accordingly
B2. Compare between the different
cardiac investigations and determine
the most the appropriate method for
each clinical situation
B3. Correlate cardiac problems as it
pertains to the patient as a whole
B4. Appraise current literature on
cardiology and angiology and
importance of evidence based
medicine
C. Professional
skills
The student must :
• Perform thorough clinical
examination
• Perform the core investigations
required in cardiovascular
medicine.
• Competently manage patients
with cardiovascular disorders
in different situations
C1.Take a relevant and complete history
and perform full and focused Clinical
examination to formulate a differential
and a definitive diagnosis.
C2. Select, interpret and appropriately
perform under supervision and
independently The cardiovascular
procedures in the logbook.
C3. Assess appraise and manage
cardiovascular presentations in both
emergency and outpatient settings
C4. Plan and implement an effective
prevention campaign for common
diseases (hypertension, rheumatic
heart disease and hypertension)
C5. Assess and care for cardiac patients
before and after cardiac and non
cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and manage critically
ill patient with hemodynamic
disturbances.
C7. Perform cardiopulmonary
resuscitation and advanced life
support.
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C8. Refer appropriately his patients for
invasive cardiac procedures.
D. General and
transferrable
skills
Graduate should be competent in
the following:
Teaching skills and planning
research.
Leading teams, co-operating with
colleagues and seniors and dealing
with patients.
Retrieving and processing different
sources of information to obtain
data from multiple technologic
sources.
D1. Demonstrate effective written and oral
skills for presentation of scientific
information to different audiences in the
field of cardiology and angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-
professional team working.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy and humane
approach towards patients and their
families and exhibit interpersonal
behavior in accordance with social
norms and expectations
D4. Perform as a team and learn to be a
leader when needs arise.
D5. Use information technology to access,
evaluate and interpret scientific data.
E. Attitudes and
ethical behavior
Teach and implement ethical
regulations in his professional and
practical practices.
1. Demonstrate ethical choices, values and
professional practices implicit in
multidisciplinary decision making.
E2. Promote high standards of personal
and organizational integrity,
compassion, honesty and respect for
seniors, colleagues, assistants and
students.
E3. Demonstrate commitment to lifelong
learning and professional service
including active participation in
professional organizations.
E4. Follow the ethical, religious and law
regulations when facing ethical
dilemmas
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Program courses ILOs Matrix
ILOs
Course title
A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 B1 B2 B3 B4
Advanced Anatomy &
Embryology of cardiovascular
system.
X
Advanced Physiology of
cardiovascular system. X
Rheumatic Fever & valvular
Heart Diseases II X X X X X X
Diseases of the Myocardium
& pericardium II X X X X X X
Advanced Course in Heart
Failure X X X X X X X
Atherosclerosis II X X X X X X X
Disorders of Blood Pressure
&Pulmonary hypertension. X X X X X X
Arrhythmias, Sudden Death &
Syncope II X X X X X X
Angiology X X X X X X X X X
Special Topics X X X X X X
Cardiovascular Disease &
Disorders of other Organs X X X X X X X
Updates in Cardiology During
the Last 2 Years X X X X X X
Congenital Heart Diseases II X X X X X
Cardiac Catheterization X X X X X X X X X X
Cardiac Electrophysiology X X X X X X X X X X
Cardiac imaging X X X X X X X X X X X
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ILOs
Course title
C1 C2 C3 C4 C5 C6 C7 C8 D1 D2 D3 D4 D5 E1 E2 E3 E4
Advanced
Anatomy &
Embryology of
cardiovascular
system.
Advanced
Physiology of
cardiovascular
system.
Rheumatic Fever
& valvular Heart
Diseases II
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Diseases of the
Myocardium &
pericardium II
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Advanced Course
in Heart Failure X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Atherosclerosis II X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Disorders of
Blood Pressure &
Pulmonary
hypertension.
X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Arrhythmias,
Sudden Death &
Syncope II
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Angiology X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Special Topics X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Cardiovascular
Disease &
Disorders of other
Organs
X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Updates in
Cardiology
During the Last 2
Years
X X X X X X
Congenital Heart
Diseases II X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Cardic
Catheterization X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Cardic
Electrophysiology X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
Cardic imaging X X X X X X X X X X X X X X X
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• Curriculum Structure:
-Program duration: This program is fulfilled in not less than 3 Years with a maximum of
7 years (4 semesters& thesis).
-Program structure: The student should fulfill a total of 52 credit hours:
• Obligatory subjects: 31 Credit Hours.
• Thesis: 20 Credit Hours.
• One selective course: 1 Credit Hour.
-Program Content:
Obligatory Courses:
Code Course Credit
hours
credit hours
lectures clinical others
1 051409020 Advanced Anatomy and
Embryology of Cardiovascular
System
0.5 0.5
2 052009020 Advanced Physiology of
Cardiovascular System
0.5 0.5
3 05020901 Rheumatic Fever and valvular heart
diseases II
3 2 1
4 05020902 Diseases of the Myocardium &
pericardium II
2 1 1
5 05020903 Advanced Course in Heart Failure 3 2 1
6 05020904 Atherosclerosis II 2 1 1
7 05020905 Disorders of Blood Pressure &
pulmonary hypertension.
2 1 1
8 05020906 Arrhythmias, Sudden Death and
Syncope II
2 1 1
9 05020907 Angiology 2 1 1
10 05020908 Special Topics 2 1 1
11 05020909 Cardiovascular Disease and
Disorders of other Organs
2 1 1
12 05020910 Updates in Cardiology During the
Last 2 Years
1 1
13 05020911 Congenital Heart Diseases II 2 1 1
14 05020912 Cardiac Catheterization 2 1 1
15 05020913 Cardiac Electrophysiology 2 1 1
16 05020914 Cardiac imaging 3 1 2
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Selective courses of Doctorate Degree of Cardiology Department
Code Subject Credit hours
05500902 Molecular Biology for Doctorate 1
05500905 Biochemistry of Nutrition for Doctorate 1
• Program Admission Requirements:
According to the regulations of the credit hour bylaws of the Faculty of Medicine
Alexandria University (annex).
• Regulations for Progression and Program Completion: According to the regulations of the credit hour bylaws of the Faculty of Medicine
Alexandria University (annex).
• Methods of student assessment:
•
Methods Intended Learning outcomes to be
assessed
1. Written Exam a1-a8, b3-b4
2. Practical Exam b1-b4, c1-c8, e1-e4
3. Assignments a8, b3-b4, d1-d5
1. Thesis a9, b3-b4, d1-d5, e1-e4
• Methods of program evaluation:
•
Evaluator Tool Sample
1. Students enrolled in the program Questionnaires.
2. Alumni --------
3. Stakeholders (Employers) Focus group
4. External Evaluator (s) -Yes
5. Others:
Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
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COURSE DESCRIPTION
1 Code Credit hours (0.5) Course Prerequisites
051409020 Lectures Clinical Advanced anatomy
and Embryology of
Cardiovascular
System
0.5
Heart and blood vessels: The thoracic cage. Bones of the thorax. Lines of
demarcation. Cutaneous innervation of the chest wall. Intercostal spaces.
Thoracic inlet & suprapleural membrane. Thoracic outlet & the diaphragm.
The pleura. The lungs. Movements of respiration. The Mediastinum. The
pericardium. Cardiac sling mechanism. The heart. Arteries of the thorax.
Veins of the thorax. Nerves of the thorax. Lymphatic drainage & thoracic
duct. Anatomy of arteries and veins of the body. Applied anatomy of the
cardiovascular system. Embryology of cardiovascular system (heart and
blood vessels, congenital defects).
2 Code Credit hours (0.5) Course Prerequisites
052009020 Lectures Clinical Advanced Physiology
of Cardiovascular
System
0.5
Properties of The Cardiac Muscle. The cardiac cycle. The cardiovascular
innervation. Genesis of cardiac rhythm. Heart rate and its regulation.
Mechanisms of Cardiac Contraction and Relaxation. Cardiac output,
myocardial performance. Cardiac reserve. Circulatory system / circulatory
dynamics. The peripheral circulation and its control. Vascular resistance
(systemic and pulmonary). Arterial blood pressure. Peripheral circulation.
Capillary circulation. The interstitial fluid. Lymphatic system. Venous
system. Oedema. Pulmonary circulation. Coronary circulation, coronary
reserve. Cerebral circulation. Cardiovascular changes during muscular
exercise haemorrhage. Circulatory shock. Endothelial function. Cardiac
channels. Cardiopulmonary receptors. Platelets, coagulation and fibrinolytic
systems. Acid base balance. Basics of physiology of respiratory system.
Applied physiology of the cardiovascular system.
3 Code Credit hours (3) Course Prerequisites
05020901 Lectures Clinical Rheumatic Fever and
Congenital Heart
Diseases II
2 1
In this course advanced knowledge about valvular diseases resulted from
rheumatic fever is studied. Different utilizations of prosthetic cardiac
valves.
Valvular Heart Disease: resulted from R and prosthetic Cardiac Valves is
studied.
4 Code Credit hours (2) Course Prerequisites
05020902 Lectures Clinical Diseases of the
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1 1 Myocardium II
The Cardiomypathies. Genetic and molecular basis: Dilated
Cardiomyopathy. Idiopathic Dilated Cardiomyopathy. Alcoholic
Cardiomyopathy. Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.
Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy. Restrictive and Infiltrative
Cardiomyopathies. Amyloidosis. Inherited Infiltrative Disorders Causing
Restrictive Cardiomyopathy. Endomyocardial Disease.
Myocarditis.
Pericardial Diseases: Anatomy and Physiology of the Pericardium. Passive
Role of the Normal Pericardium in Heart Disease. Acute Pericarditis.
Pericardial Effusion and Tamponade. Constrictive pericarditis. Effusive-
Constrictive Pericarditis. Specific Causes of Pericardial Disease.
5 Code Credit hours (3) Course Prerequisites
05020903 Lectures Clinical Advanced Course in
Heart Failure
2 1
Genetic and molecular basis. Mechanisms of Cardiac Contraction and
Relaxation. Assessment of Normal and Abnormal Cardiac Function.
Pathophysiology of Heart Failure. Clinical Aspects of Heart Failure;
Pulmonary Edema, High-Output Heart Failure. Drugs in The Treatment of
Heart failure. Management of Heart failure. Assisted Circulation in The
Treatment of Heart Failure. Heart Transplantation.
6 Code Credit hours (2) Course Prerequisites
05020904 Lectures Clinical Atherosclerosis II
1 1
Genetic and molecular basis: The Vascular Biology of Atherosclerosis. Risk
Factors for Atherothrombotic Disease. Lipoprotein Disorders and
Cardiovascular Disease. Diabetes Mellitus, the Metabolic Syndrome, and
Atherosclerotic Vascular Disease.
Atherosclerotic Cardiovascular Disease: Coronary Blood flow and
Myocardial Ischemia. Approach to the Patient with Chest Pain. ST-
Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Pathology, Pathophysiology, and Clinical
Features. ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Management. Primary
Percutaneous Coronary Intervention in the Management of Acute
Myocardial infarction. Unstable Angina and Non-ST Elevation Myocardial
Infarction. Stable angina pectoris. Silent ischemia. Ischemic
precondiotioning. Non_atherosclerotic CAD. Diabetes and Heart Disease.
Percutaneous Coronary Interventions.
Preventive Cardiology: Nutrition and Cardiovascular Disease. Primary and
secondary Prevention of Coronary Heart Disease. Comprehensive
Rehabilitation of Patients with Cardiovascular Disease.
7 Code Credit hours (2) Course Prerequisites
05020905 Lectures Clinical Disorders of Blood
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1 1 Pressure and
pulmonary
hypertension
Hypertension: Genetic and molecular basis. Systemic Hypertension:
etiology, classification, Mechanisms and Diagnosis. Systemic
Hypertension: Therapy
Hypotension: etiology, classification, mechanisms, diagnosis, therapy.
Diseases of the Pulmonary Vasculature Bed: Pulmonary Embolism.
Pulmonary Hypertension. Cor Pulmonale
8 Code Credit hours (2) Course Prerequisites
05020906 Lectures Clinical Arrhythmias, Sudden
Death and Syncope II
1 1
Genesis of Cardiac arrhythmias: Electrophysiological Considerations.
Genetics of Cardiac Arrhythmias. Diagnosis of Cardiac arrhythmias.
Management of Cardiac arrhythmias: pharmacological and non-
phamacological. Therapy for Cardiac Arrhythmias. Cardiac Pacemakers and
Cardioverter-Defibrillators, Cardiac resynchronization therapy.
Specific Arrhythmias: Diagnosis and Treatment: Sinus Nodal Disturbances.
Disturbances of Atrial Rhythm. AV junctional Rhythm Disturbances.
Tachycardias Involving the AV Junction. Ventricular Rhythm Disturbances.
Heart Block. AV Dissociation. Other Electrophysiological abnormalities
leading to Cardiac Arrhythmias.
Cardiac Arrest and Sudden Cardiac Death. Cardiac Resuscitation, BLS,
ALS Syncope.
9 Code Credit hours (2) Course Prerequisites
05020907 Lectures Clinical Angiology
1 1
Diseases of the Aorta.
Peripheral Arterial Diseases: Carotid Vascular disease. Renal artery disease.
Peripheral Vascular disease. Endovascular Treatment of Non-coronary
Obstructive Vascular Disease.
Vasculitis and related disorders: Large vessel vasculitis. Medium vessel
vasculitis. Wegner’s granulomatosis. ANCA-associated vasculitis. Small
vessel vasculitis. Cryoglobulinemia. Behcet syndrome
Veno-occlusive diseases: DVT, Varicose veins, Vena caval obstruction.
10 Code Credit hours (2) Course Prerequisites
05020908 Lectures Clinical Special Topics
1 1
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Primary Tumors of the Heart. Traumatic Heart Diseases.
Molecular Biology and Genetics: Principles of Cardiovascular Molecular
Biology and Genetics. Principles of Genetics and Cardiovascular Disease.
Myocardial Regeneration: Cardiovascular Disease in Special Populations.
Cardiovascular disease in the Elderly. Cardiovascular Disease in Women.
Pregnancy and Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiovascular Disease in Athletes.
Medical Management of the Patient Undergoing Cardiac surgery.
Anesthesia and Noncardiac Surgery in Patients with Heart Disease.
11 Code Credit hours (2) Course Prerequisites
05020909 Lectures Clinical Cardiovascular
Disease and
Disorders of Other
Organs
1 1
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Endocrine Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease. Hemostasis, Thrombosis,
Fibrinolysis, and Cardiovascular Disease. Rheumatic Diseases and the
Cardiovascular System. The Patient with Cardiovascular Disease and
Cancer. Neurological Disorders and Cardiovascular Disease. Interface
Between Renal Disease and Cardiovascular Illness. Sleep Disorders and
Cardiovascular Disease. Cardiovascular Manifestations of Autonomic
Disorders
Pharmacology: of cardiovascular drugs: Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme.
Inhibitors: Mechanism of Action, Individual ACE Inhibitors.
Calcium Antagonists (Calcium Channel Blockers): Mechanism of Action,
Major Calcium Antagonists.
Beta-Adrenoceptor Blockers: Beta-Receptors, Mechanism of Action,
Pharmachologic Properties and Clinical Implications, Individual Beta-
Blockers.
Diuretics: Thiazides, Loop Diuretics, K’-Sparing Diuretics, Other
Diuretics.
Antihypertensive Drugs. Antiarrhythmic Agents. Antimicrobial Agents.
Management of Hyperlipidemias. Antiplatelet Agents, Anticoagulants,
Specific Thrombin Inhibitors.
Cardiac Drugs during Pregnancy and Lactation:
Antihypertensive Agents in Pregnancy. Drug Therapy for Heart Failure in
Pregnancy. Antiarrhythmic Agents in Pregnancy. Cardiac Drugs during
Lactation.
Effects of Drug Interactions: Interactions of Cardiovascular Drugs,
Interactions of Cardiac and non-Cardiac Drugs, Cardiac Effects of Non-
Cardiac Drugs.
12 Code Credit hours (1) Course Prerequisites
05020910 Lectures Clinical Updates in
Cardiology During
the Last 2 Years
1 -
Review articles, articles published in the following journals: Journal
American college of cardiology. European heart journal. Circulation.
13 Code Credit hours (2) Course Prerequisites
05020911 Lectures Clinical Congenital Heart
Diseases II
1 1
Congenital Heart Disease: Anatomy and Embryology. Pathological
Consequences of Congenital Cardiac Lesions. Evaluation of the Patient
with Congenital Heart Disease. Specific Cardiac Defects.
14 Code Credit hours (2) Course Prerequisites
05020912 Lectures Clinical cardiac
catheterization
1 1
Review basic knowledge and understands recent updates in the field of :
cardiac Cathterization and interventional techniques.
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15 Code Credit hours (2) Course Prerequisites
05020913 Lectures Clinical Cardiac
Electrophysiology
1 1
Review basic knowledge and understands recent updates in the field of :
Cardiac Electrophysiology.
16 Code Credit hours (3) Course Prerequisites
05020914 Lectures Clinical Cardiac imaging
2 1
Review basic knowledge and understands recent updates in the field of :
Echo lab. Holter monitoring. Exercise stress testing. Nulcear cardiology.
The chest radiograph in cardiovascular disease. Cardiovascular magnetic
resonance. Computed tomography of the heart.
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020911 Course Name: Congenital heart diseases
Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 1 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about common anduncommon congenital heart diseases.
Be able to answer clinical questions related to common, complicated and postoperativecongenital heart diseases.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A7 Discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
A8. Recognize recent updates inthe diagnosis and managementof Cardiology and Angiology.
a1 Discuss in detail the specific congenitalheart disease problems and theirmanagement in outpatient andemergency settings
a2 Discuss in detail the congenital heartdisease in adults and their managementin outpatient and emergency settings
a3 Discuss in detail the congenital heartdiseases and pregnancy and theirmanagement in outpatient andemergency settings
a4 Recognize recent advances in thetechnologies (occluders, stents, balloonvalvuloplasty, etc) in the field ofcongenital heart disease
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B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated congenitalheart disease and mange accordingly
b2. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations and used in congenitalheart disease investigations and choosethe appropriate method for each clinicalsituation
b3. Understand and critically appraisecurrent literature on congenital heartdisease and importance of evidence basedmedicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independentlyThe cardiovascular proceduresin the logbook.
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient with
c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withcongenital heart disease
c2. Select, interpret and appropriatelyperform under supervision andindependently the cardiovascularprocedures in the logbook interpret theresults.
Echocardiography
Transoesophageal echocardiography
Cardiac cath
c3. Assess, appraise and managecardiovascular presentations in bothemergency and outpatient settings toreach diagnosis or differential diagnosisin patients with congenital heart disease.
c4. Assess and care for patients withcongenital heart disease before and aftercardiac and non cardiac surgery.
hemodynamic disturbances.
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
c5. Assess appraise and manage critically illpatient with congenital heart disease andhemodynamic disturbances.
c6. Refer appropriately patients withcongenital heart disease for invasivecardiac procedures or surgicalinterventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations
D4. To perform as a team andlearn to be a leader when needsarises
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of congenital heart disease .
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in congenitalheart disease
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards congenital heart diseasepatients and their families and exhibitinterpersonal behavior in accordance withsocial norms and expectations
d4. To perform as a team and be a leaderwhen needs arises to better help patientswith congenital heart disease
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of congenital heartdisease.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Congenital Heart Disease:Anatomy and Embryology.
WEEKLYCLINICAL
CONFERNCE& CME
Pathological Consequences ofCongenital Cardiac Lesions.
Evaluation of the Patient withCongenital Heart Disease.
Specific Cardiac Defects. Shunt lesions: Atrial SeptalDefect, Ventricular Septal Defect,Atrio-Ventricular Septal Defect,Patent Ductus Arteriosus.
Coarctation of the Aorta &Interrupted Aortic Arch
Coronary Artery Anomalies &Coronary Arterio-Venous Fistulae
Venous Anomalies: Pulmonary &Systemic.
Vascular Rings. Pulmonary Atresia with IntactSeptum & with Ventricular SeptalDefect.
Persistent Arterial Truncus Ebstein Anomaly Tetralogy of Fallot and DoubleOutlet Right Ventricle
The Uni-ventricular heart:Tricuspid Atresia, Double inletventricles, Single Ventricle.
Malpositions: Transposition ofGreat Arteries and CorrectedTransposition
Eisenmenger Syndrome Grown-Up Congenital HeartDiseases
Pregnancy & Congenital HeartDiseases
Surgical management ofCongenital Heart Diseases
Interventions in Congenital HeartDiseases
Please check () the appropriate method.
Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100%Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Program CoordinatorProgram Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020903 Course Name:
Advanced Course in Heart FailureProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 3 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about common anduncommon presentations of heart failure.
Be able to answer clinical questions related to common and complicated heart failure andmange according
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding A5. Discuss recent theories in the
field of Cardiology andAngiology
A6. Explain the mechanisms of thedisease in Cardiology andAngiology
A7 Discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
a1 Discuss recent theories in the field ofheart failure
a2 Explain in depth the mechanisms ofsystolic heart failure
a3 Explain in depth the mechanisms ofdiastolic heart failure
a4 Explain in depth the mechanisms ofhigh cardiac output heart failure
a5 Discuss in detail the systolic heartfailure and its management in outpatientand emergency settings
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A8. Recognize recent updates inthe diagnosis and managementof Cardiology and Angiology.
a6 Discuss in detail the diastolic heartfailure and its management in outpatientand emergency settings
a7 Discuss in detail the refractory heartfailure and its management in outpatientand emergency settings
a8 Discuss in detail indication and followup of heart transplantation
a9 Recognize recent advances leftventricular assisted devices as theyapply in the field of heart failure
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated heart failureand mange accordingly
b2. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations used in heart failureinvestigations and choose the appropriatemethod for each clinical situation
b3. Critically appraise current literature onheart failure and importance of evidencebased medicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withheart failure
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient withhemodynamic disturbances.
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
c2. Manage cardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatient settings toreach diagnosis or differential diagnosisin patients with heart failure.
c3. Assess and care for patients with heartfailure before and after cardiac and noncardiac surgery.
c4. Manage critically ill patient with heartfailure and hemodynamic disturbances.
c5. Refer appropriately patients with heartfailure for invasive cardiac procedures orsurgical interventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations
D4. To perform as a team andlearn to be a leader when needsarises
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of heart failure.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in heart failure
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards heart failure patientsand their families and exhibitinterpersonal behavior in accordance withsocial norms and expectations
d4. To perform as a team and learn to be aleader when needs arises to better helppatients with heart failure
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of heart failure.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Genetic and molecular basis Mechanisms of Cardiac
Contraction and Relaxation
Assessment of Normal andAbnormal Cardiac Function.
Pathophysiology of HeartFailure
Clinical Aspects of HeartFailure
Pulmonary Edema High-Output Heart Failure Drugs in The Treatment of
Heart failure
Management of Heart failure. Assisted Circulation in the
Treatment of Heart Failure
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course instructor:Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020902 Course Name:
Diseases of the Myocardium andpericardium II
Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 2 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about common and uncommonmyocardial and pericardial diseases.
Be able to answer clinical questions related to common and complicated diseases of themyocardium and pericardium.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A6. Explain the mechanisms of thedisease in Cardiology andAngiology
A7 Discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
a1 Explain in depth the mechanisms ofdiseases of the myocardium andpericardium
a2 Discuss in detail the hypertrophiccardiomyopathy and its management inoutpatient and emergency settings
a3 Discuss in detail the restrictivecardiomyopathy and its management inoutpatient and emergency settings
a4 Discuss in detail the dilatedcardiomyopathy and its management inoutpatient and emergency settings.
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a5 Discuss in detail the less common typesof Cardiomyopathies and itsmanagement in outpatient andemergency settings
a6 Discuss in detail the pericariditis and itsmanagement in outpatient andemergency settings
a7 Discuss in detail the constrictivepericariditis and its management
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B3. Correlate cardiac problems asit pertains to the patient as awhole
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Analyze patient clinical picture ofcommon and complicated diseases of themyocardium and pericardium and mangeaccordingly
b2. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations and used in diseases of themyocardium and pericardiuminvestigations.
b3. Choose the appropriate method for eachclinical situation.
b4. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertainsto the patient with diseases of themyocardium and pericardium (in relationto different population and to othersystems).
b5. Critically appraise current literature ondiseases of the myocardium andpericardium and importance of evidencebased medicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withdiseases of the myocardium andpericardium.
C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independentlyThe cardiovascular proceduresin the logbook.
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C4. Plan and implement aneffective prevention campaignfor common diseases(hypertension, rheumatic heartdisease and hypertension)
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient withhemodynamic disturbances.
C7. Perform cardiopulmonaryresuscitation and advanced lifesupport
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
c2. Appropriately perform undersupervision and independently thecardiovascular procedures in the logbookneeded for the patient with diseases of themyocardium and pericardium & interpretthe results.
c3. Manage cardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatient settings toreach diagnosis or differential diagnosisin patients with diseases of themyocardium and pericardium.
c4. Plan and implement an effectiveprevention campaign for diseases of themyocardium and pericardium
c5. Assess and care for patients withdiseases of the myocardium andpericardium before and after cardiac andnon cardiac surgery.
c6. Manage critically ill patient withdiseases of the myocardium andpericardium and hemodynamicdisturbances.
c7. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitationin patients with diseases of themyocardium and pericardium
c8. Refer appropriately patients withdiseases of the myocardium andpericardium for invasive cardiacprocedures or surgical interventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of diseases of the myocardium andpericardium.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations
D4. Perform as a team and learnto be a leader when needs arises
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in diseases ofthe myocardium and pericardium
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards diseases of themyocardium and pericardium patients andtheir families and exhibit interpersonalbehavior in accordance with social normsand expectations
d4. Perform as a team and learn to be aleader when needs arises to better helppatients with diseases of themyocardium and pericardium
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of diseases of themyocardium and pericardium.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
The Cardiomypathies: -Dilated Cardiomyopathy. -Idiopathic DilatedCardiomyopathy. - AlcoholicCardiomyopathy. -Arrhythmogenic Right
Ventricular Cardiomyopathy.-
HypertrophicCardiomyopathy.
Restrictive and InfiltrativeCardiomyopathies. -Amyloidosis. - InheritedInfiltrative
Disorders Causing RestrictiveCardiomyopathy. -
Endomyocardial Disease. Myocarditis. Pericardial Diseases: -
Anatomy and Physiology ofthe pericardium. - Passive
Role of the NormalPericardium in Heart Disease.
- Acute Pericarditis. - Pericardial Effusion and
Tamponade. – Constrictive pericarditis. -
Effusive-
Constrictive Pericarditis. -Specific Causes of PericardialDisease
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course InstructorName: Prof. Dr: Signature:
Program CoordinatorProgram Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature:…………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature:……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020909 Course Name:
Cardiovascular Disease and Disorders of OtherOrgans
Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 2 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about cardiovascular diseasesand common disorders of other organs namely endocrinal, renal, rheumatolgical,neurological and cancer
Be able to answer clinical questions related to common and complicated cardiovasculardiseases related to disorders of other organs
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A3 Recognize and manage medicaldiseases as they relate to cardiacpatients
A6. Explain the mechanisms of thedisease in Cardiology andAngiology
A7 Discuss the cardiac problems andoutline their management inoutpatient and emergency settings
a1 Recognize and manage in depth medicaldiseases as they relate to cardiovasculardisease
a2 Explain in depth the mechanisms ofcardiovascular disease and disorders ofother organs
a3 Discuss in detail the cardiovascular diseaseand kidney problems and their managementin outpatient and emergency settings
a4 Discuss in detail the cardiovascular diseaseand rheumatic diseases and theirmanagement in outpatient and emergencysettings
a5 Discuss in detail the cardiovascular diseaseand neurological diseases and their
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management in outpatient and emergencysettings
a6 Discuss in detail the cardiovascular diseaseand chest problems and their managementin outpatient and emergency settings
a7 Discuss in detail the cardiovascular diseaseand cancers and their management inoutpatient and emergency settings
a8 Discuss in detail the cardiovascular diseaseand endocrine problems and theirmanagement in outpatient and emergencysettings
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinical pictureand mange accordingly
B2. Compare between the differentcardiac investigations anddetermine the most the appropriatemethod for each clinical situation
B3. Correlate cardiac problems as itpertains to the patient as a whole
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Analyze patient clinical picture of commonand complicated cardiovascular disease anddisorders of other organs and mangeaccordingly
b2. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations and used in cardiovasculardisease and disorders of other organsinvestigations.
b3.Choose the appropriate method for eachclinical situation
b4. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertains tothe renal patient as a whole
b5. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertains tothe endocrine disease patient as a whole
b6. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertains tothe neurological disease patient as a whole
b7. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertains tothe rheumatologic disease patient as a whole
b8. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertains tothe chest disease patient as a whole
b9. Critically appraise current literature oncardiovascular disease and disorders of otherorgans and importance of evidence basedmedicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independently Thecardiovascular procedures in thelogbook.
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient withhemodynamic disturbances.
C8. Refer appropriately his patientsfor invasive cardiac procedures.
c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis in patients withcardiovascular disease and disorders of otherorgans
c2. Appropriately perform under supervisionand independently the cardiovascularprocedures in the logbook needed for thepatient with cardiovascular disease anddisorders of other organs & interpret theresults.
c3. Manage cardiovascular presentations in bothemergency and outpatient settings to reachdiagnosis or differential diagnosis in patientswith cardiovascular disease and disorders ofother organs.
c4. Assess and care for patients withcardiovascular disease and disorders of otherorgans before and after cardiac and noncardiac surgery.
c5. Manage critically ill patient withcardiovascular disease and disorders of otherorgans and hemodynamic disturbances.
c6. Refer appropriately patients withcardiovascular disease and disorders of otherorgans for invasive cardiac procedures orsurgical interventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentation ofscientific information to differentaudiences in the field of cardiologyand angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working.
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oral skillsfor presentation of scientific information todifferent audiences in the field ofcardiovascular disease and disorders of otherorgans.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in cardiovasculardisease and disorders of other organs.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towards patientsand their families and exhibitinterpersonal behavior inaccordance with social norms andexpectations
D4. Perform as a team and learn tobe a leader when needs arises
D5. Use information technology toaccess, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards cardiovascular disease anddisorders of other organs patients and theirfamilies and exhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social norms andexpectations
d4. Perform as a team and learn to be a leaderwhen needs arises to better help patientswith cardiovascular disease and disorders ofother organs
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientific datain the field of cardiovascular disease anddisorders of other organs.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Endocrine Disorders andCardiovascular Disease.
Hemostasis, Thrombosis, Fibrinolysis,and Cardiovascular Disease.
Rheumatic Diseases and theCardiovascular System.
The Patient with CardiovascularDisease and Cancer.
Neurological Disorders andCardiovascular Disease.
Interface Between Renal Disease andCardiovascular Illness.
Cardiovascular Manifestations ofAutonomic Disorders..
Sleep Disorders and CardiovascularDisease.
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course instructor:
Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)
Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 052009020 Course Name:
Advanced Physiology of Cardiovascular SystemProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 0.5 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about Physiology ofCardiovascular System
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding A1 Acquire detailed knowledge
and facts of basic cardiacstructure , function, andembryology
a1 Describe in detail physiology ofHeart and blood vessels
a2 Describe in detail: Properties of TheCardiac Muscle. The cardiac cycle. Thecardiovascular innervation. Genesis ofcardiac rhythm. Heart rate and itsregulation. Mechanisms of CardiacContraction and Relaxation. Cardiacoutput, myocardial performance.Cardiac reserve.
a3 Describe in detail: Circulatory system /circulatory dynamics. The peripheralcirculation and its control. Vascularresistance (systemic and pulmonary).Arterial blood pressure. Peripheralcirculation. Capillary circulation. Theinterstitial fluid. Lymphatic system.Venous system. Oedema.
0.5
a4 Understand and describe : Pulmonarycirculation. Coronary circulation,coronary reserve. Cerebral circulation.
a5 Describe Cardiovascular changesduring muscular exercise hemorrhage.Circulatory shock. Endothelial function.Cardiac channels.
a6 Understand and describe in detailscardiopulmonary receptors. Platelets,coagulation and fibrinolytic systems.
a7 Understand and describe in detail:Acid base balance. Basics of physiologyof respiratory system. Appliedphysiology of the cardiovascularsystem.
B. Intellectualskills
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
D. GeneralSkills
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Properties of The CardiacMuscle. The cardiac cycle.The cardiovascularinnervation. Genesis ofcardiac rhythm. Heart rate andits regulation.
Mechanisms of CardiacContraction and Relaxation.Cardiac output, myocardialperformance. Cardiac reserve.Circulatory system /circulatory dynamics.
The peripheral circulation andits control. Vascularresistance (systemic andpulmonary). Arterial bloodpressure. Peripheralcirculation. Capillarycirculation. The interstitialfluid. Lymphatic system.Venous system. Oedema.
. Cardiovascular changesduring muscular exercisehaemorrhage. Circulatoryshock. Endothelial function.Cardiac channels.Cardiopulmonary receptors
Platelets, coagulation andfibrinolytic systems
Pulmonary circulation.Coronary circulation,coronary reserve. Cerebralcirculation
Acid base balance. Basics ofphysiology of respiratorysystem. Applied physiologyof the cardiovascular system.
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 90 %
Practical/Clinical Exam %Others oral 10 %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartTextbook of Medical Physiology (GuytonPhysiology)Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology,
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course InstructorName: Prof Dr Maha Hegazy Signature:
Program CoordinatorProgram Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020908 Course Name: Special topics
Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 2 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about special topics especiallyelderly, athletes, women and pregnancy
Be able to answer clinical questions related to common and complicated cardiovasculardisease in these special clinical circumstances
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A7 Discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
a1 Discuss in detail cardiovascular diseasesin elderly and their management inoutpatient and emergency settings
a2 Discuss in detail tumours of the heartand its management in outpatient andemergency settings
a3 Discuss in detail cardiovascular diseasesin women and their management inoutpatient and emergency settings
a4 Discuss in detail cardiovascular diseasesin pregnant women and theirmanagement in outpatient andemergency settings
a5 Discuss in detail athlete heart and itsmanagement in outpatient andemergency settings
a6 Discuss in detail trauma of the heartand its management in emergencysettings
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A8. Recognize recent updates inthe diagnosis and managementof Cardiology and Angiology.
a7 Recognize recent advances in thecardiac regeneration
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B3. Correlate cardiac problems asit pertains to the patient as awhole
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated special topicsand mange accordingly
b2. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations and used in special topicsinvestigations.
b3.Choose the appropriate method for eachclinical situation
b4. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertainsto the patient with special topics as awhole.
b5. Critically appraise current literature onspecial topics and importance of evidencebased medicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independentlyThe cardiovascular proceduresin the logbook.
c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withspecial topics
c2. Appropriately perform undersupervision and independently thecardiovascular procedures in the logbook& interpret the results:
Echocardiography
Pacemaker
Pericardialecntesis
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
c3. Manage cardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatient settings toreach diagnosis or differential diagnosisin patients with special topics.
c4. Assess and care for elderly patientsbefore and after cardiac and non cardiacsurgery.
c5 Assess and care for pregnant patientsbefore and after cardiac and non cardiacsurgery.
c6 Assess and care for patients with cardiactumours before and after cardiac and noncardiac surgery.
c7. Refer appropriately patients with specialtopics for invasive cardiac procedures orsurgical interventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations.
D4. To perform as a team andlearn to be a leader when needsarises
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of special topics.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in specialtopics
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards special topics patientsand their families and exhibitinterpersonal behavior in accordance withsocial norms and expectations
d4. To perform as a team and learn to be aleader when needs arises to better help
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
patients with special topics
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of special topics.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Primary Tumors of the Heart.Molecular Biology and Genetics.
Traumatic Heart Diseases. Molecular Biology and Genetics:Principles of Cardiovascular
Myocardial Regeneration: Medical Management of thePatient Undergoing Cardiacsurgery.
Anesthesia and NoncardiacSurgery in Patients with HeartDisease.
Cardiovascular disease in theElderly..
Cardiovascular Disease inWomen
Pregnancy and CardiovascularDisease..
Cardiovascular Disease inAthletes
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
OthersSchedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course instructor:Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020901 Course Name:
Rheumatic Fever and valvular heart diseases IIProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 3 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about Rheumatic heart diseaseand valvular hart disease
Be able to answer clinical questions related to common and complicated vavular hartdisease
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding A5. Discuss recent theories in the
field of Cardiology andAngiology
A6. Explain the mechanisms of thedisease in Cardiology andAngiology
A7 Discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
a1 Discuss recent theories in the field ofvalvular heart disease & rheumatic fever
a2 Explain in depth the mechanisms ofvalvular heart disease & rheumatic fever
a3 Discuss in detail the rheumatic feverand its management in outpatient andemergency settings
a4 Discuss in detail the common anduncommon presentation of mitral valvedisease and its management
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a5 Discuss in detail the common anduncommon presentation of aortic valvedisease and its management
a6 Discuss in detail the common anduncommon presentation of pulmonaryvalve disease and its management
a7 Discuss in detail the common anduncommon presentation of tricuspidvalve disease and its management
a8 Discuss in detail the common anduncommon presentation of prostheticvalve disease and its management
a9 Discuss in detail the common anduncommon presentation of infectiveendocarditis and its management
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B3. Correlate cardiac problems asit pertains to the patient as awhole
b1. Analyze patient clinical picture ofcommon and complicated valvular heartdisease & rheumatic fever and mangeaccordingly
b2. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations used in valvular heartdisease & rheumatic fever investigations.
b3. Choose the appropriate method for eachclinical situation
b4. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertainsto the patient with valvular heart diseaseas a whole (in relation to differentpopulation and to other systems)
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independentlyThe cardiovascular proceduresin the logbook.
C1.Take a relevant and complete historyand perform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withvalvular heart disease.
C2. Appropriately perform undersupervision and independently thecardiovascular procedures in the logbookneeded for the patient with valvular heartdisease & interpret the results.
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C4. Plan and implement aneffective prevention campaignfor common diseases(hypertension, rheumatic heartdisease and hypertension)
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient withhemodynamic disturbances.
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
Echocardiography
Transoesophageal echocardiography
C3. Manage cardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatient settings toreach diagnosis or differential diagnosisin patients with valvular heart disease.
C4. Plan and implement an effectiveprevention campaign for rheumatic heartdisease
C5 Plan and implement an effectiveprevention campaign for infectiveendocarditis
C6 Assess and care for valvular heartdisease patients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C7. Manage critically ill patient withvalvular heart disease and hemodynamicdisturbances.
C8. Refer appropriately patients withvalvular heart disease for invasivecardiac procedures or surgicalinterventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of valvular heart disease.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in valvularheart disease.
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards valvular heart disease
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations
D4. To perform as a team andlearn to be a leader when needsarises
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
patients and their families and exhibitinterpersonal behavior in accordance withsocial norms and expectations
d4. To perform as a team and learn to be aleader when needs arises to better helpvalvular heart disease patients
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of valvular heart disease.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Rheumatic fever Mitral stenosis Mitral regurgitation.
Aortic Stenosis Aortic regurgitation
Tricuspid valve disease &Pulmonary valve disease-
Overview of guidelines fortreatment of valvular heartdisease
Percutaneous valvularinterventions
Infective endocarditis Prosthetic valvular heart
disease
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course instructor:Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: Cardiology and Angiology
Course InformationCourse Code: 05500905 Course Name:
Biochemistry of Nutrition for doctorateProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 1 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A1. Discuss the basic cardiacstructure , function,metabolic pathways cardiacpharmacology
a1. Discuss : Carbohydrate Metabo1ism:
a2. Understand t he Uronic Acid Pathway,
a3. Discuss Lipid Metabolism
a4. Understand Regulation ofCarbohydrate & lipid Metabolism
.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Carbohydrate Metabo1ism:Intermediary Metabolism ofCarbohydrate, Glycolysis,Oxidation of Pyruvate toAcetyl-CoA, GlycogenFormation &
Degradation, Glycogenesis,Glycogenolysis, The HexoseMonophosphate
Shunt or Pentose Phosphate
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Pathway, Gluconeogensis,Metabolism of Hexoses,Minor Pathways of GlucoseMetabolism, The Uronic AcidPathway, Metabolism ofFructose, Metabolism ofGalactose.
Lipid Metabolism: Oxidationof Fatty Acids, biosynthesisof Saturated fatty Acids,Metabolism of UnsaturatedFatty Acids, Metabolism ofAcyglycerols, Metabolism ofSphingolipids, Phospholipids& Sphingolipids in Disease
Role of Tissues inMetabolism of the PlasmaLipoproteins, Role of theLiver in Lipid Metabolism.Cholesterol Metabolism.
Regulation of Carbohydrate &lipid
Metabolism Regulation ofKetogenesis, Interconversionof Major Foodstuffs.
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
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Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others Tracings
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 100 %
Practical/Clinical Exam %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Harper’s Biochemistry
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others
Course InstructorName: Prof Dr Ehsan Abd El Rahman Signature:
Program CoordinatorProgram Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: Cardiology and Angiology
Course InformationCourse Code: 05500902 Course Name: Molecular Biology for doctorate
Program in which the Course is Given: Curriculum of Doctorate Degree of Cardiology andAngiologyNumber of Credit Hours: 1 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThis course aims at helping the graduates to acquire comprehensive knowledge that prepare themto become competent, and skilled in research in molecular biology, to help them in the field ofcardiology and angiologyIntended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. Knowledgeandunderstanding
By the end of the program thestudents will be able to:
A1. Discuss the basic cardiacstructure, function, metabolicpathways and cardiacpharmacology
a1. Revise basic structure of purineand pyrimidine bases nucleosides andnucleotides.
a2. Discuss the De novo synthesis andsalvage of purine and pyrimidinenucleotides.
a3. Explain degradation of purine andpyrimidine nucleotides.
a4. Describe DNA and RNA structureand functions, chromatin andnucleotide structure.
a5. State causes, manifestations andprinciples for the treatment ofhyperuricemia.
a6. Explain types, causes and effectsof gene mutations.
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B. Intellectualskills
1.2. B3. Correlate cardiac problems
as it pertains to the patient as awhole (in relation to differentpopulation and to other systems)
3.
B1. Evaluate and solve problemsituations related to geneticdiseases.B2. Share in research projects e.g.stem cell project and genomicprojects
C. Professionaland PracticalSkills
D. General Skills D1. Demonstrate effectivewritten and oral skills forpresentation of scientificinformation to differentaudiences in the field ofcardiology and angiology
D1. Acquire the capability ofretrieving scientific informationand evaluate different data
D2. Develop efficient writing andpresentation skills.
E. Ethics &attitudes
E2. Promote high standards ofpersonal and organizationalintegrity, compassion, honesty,and respect for seniors,colleagues, assistants, andstudents
e1. Promote high standards of personal andorganizational integrity, compassion,honesty, and respect for seniors,colleagues, assistants, and students duringthe course of molecular biology.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
OthersAssignment
Introduction to structure andfunctions of purine andpyrimidine base nucleosidesand nucleotides
De novo synthesis and salvageof purine and pyrimidinenucleotides
Degradation of purine andpyrimidine nucleotides
DNA and RNA structure andfunctions
Chromatin and nucleotidestructure
DNA replication, DNA repair,mutations
DNA recombination andprecise rearrangement. (e.g.immunoglobulin genes)
RNA synthesis andprocessing, Degradation ofcellular RNA,Reversetranscriptase and theirinhibitors
Protein synthesis and geneticcode, Post-translationalmodifications and proteinmaturations
Regulation of gene expression Recombinant DNA
technology and PCR
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term 20%Assignment 20%Self learning, commitment & attitude 10%End of term 50%
Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %Practical/Clinical ExamOthers 30 %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books 1. Biochemistry. Harpers2. Lehninger Biochemistry3. Molecular cell Biology. Lodish
Suggested Extra Reading 1. Recent publications.2. Any specialized text book that is
related to genetic cardiac diseasesJournals and Periodicals, others Relevant journals.
Course InstructorName: Prof. Dr: Sabah Abdel-Hady Mahmoud Signature:
Program CoordinatorProgram Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: Cardiology and Angiology
Course InformationCourse Code:0506815 Course Name: Biostatistics and computer
application
Program in which the Course is Given: doctorate Degree of Cardiology and Angilogy .
Number of Credit Hours 1 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThis course provide the candidate with a basic introduction to the underlying concepts of medicalbiostatistics’ methods essential to the practice of medical health care, a guide to the mostcommonly used statistical procedures (descriptive statistics, probability, hypothesis testing,analysis, regression and correlation), and implementation by using soft ware (SPSS) on thecomputer, in order to fully integrate the tools of statistical designs into the practice of medicinehelping to advance specialty development and create a system of health care.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A2. Acquire fundamentalknowledge and understanding ofterminology, facts, generalconcepts & basic principlesconcerning Biostatistics.
a1. Identify applications of biostatisticsa2. Classify variables, and distinguish
between numerical and categoricalvariables, and the scale ofmeasurement in each.
a3. Distinguish between dependent,independent and confoundingvariables.
a4. Describe various data collectiontechniques and tools, and state theirutilities and limitations.
a5. Describe different samplingtechniques, and state the utilities ofeach.
a6. Identify factors to be considered incalculating sample size.
3x2=611
a7. Outline the plan of data collection.a8. Identify the role of biostatistics in
summarizing and drawing scientificconclusion from the research.
A4. Acquire basic knowledge onSPSS packages of computer
a9. Outline the plan of data processingand statistical analysis according to thetype of study variables, and thepurpose/objectives of the study.
B. Intellectualskills
B2.Apply evidence-basedprinciples and the scientificknowledge base to criticalevaluation and decision-making inclinical judgment and statisticalanalysis
b1 Ensure that the collected data is valid& reliable.
b2 Determine distribution of dependentquantitative V.
b3 Select the appropriate statisticalmethods for analysis
b4 Determine and categorize studyvariables into numerical (continuousor discrete) and categorical (ordinalor nominal)
b5 Determine the dependent,independent and confoundingvariables.
b6 Develop operational definitions(precise indicators) for variables thatcannot be measured directly (to makethem measurable i.e. scorring)
b7 Specify the data collectiontechniques that will be used (e.g.,record review, observing,interviewing, administering writtenquestionnaire) that will be used
b8 Prepare a sample data collection tool(e.g., interview guide, checklist,questionnaire)
b9 Prepare a plan for data collection(WHAT data?) according to the title andaims of the study.b10Prepare a plan for the processing and
analysis of data (descriptive andinferential statistics), softwarepackages to be used for analysis anddata master sheets.
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C8.Use computer to process andanalyze the data.
c1. Construct dummy tables for theresearch in accordance to its title,objectives & literature review.
c2. Acquire skills on data entry,definition of variables, presentation,interpretation
c3. apply the different statistical tests ofsignificance & analysis using SPSS
c4. Present data by using suitable tables,graphs & mathematical measures ofcentral tendency and dispersion.
c5. Interpret the presented dataaccording to the measures obtained.
c6. Utilize research results.
c7. Use computer soft ware (SPSSprogram) to apply the practical stepsfor data processing; entry,Presentation, analysis, andinterpretation of the computer output
D. GeneralandtranseferableSkills
D4.Use information technology astools to access, evaluates, andinterprets health data.
d1. Communicate effectively with hiscolleagues and teaching staff.
d2. Cooperate and actively participate withhis colleagues to effectively accomplishgroup work activities about health data..
d3. Learn independently and seekcontinuous learning.
D5.Prepare and present a scientificpresentation
d4. Develop decision making, analyzing,evaluating evidence, logical reasoning tobe presented.
E-Attitudesand ethicalbehavior
E1.Promote high standards ofpersonal and organizationalintegrity, compassion, honesty andrespect for all people.
e1 Attend tutorials regularly, and arrivepunctually.
e2 Listen actively, and check forunderstanding.
e3 Accept personal responsibility for theirown progress and direction of learning.
e4 Listen to and respect others' opinion.e5 Receive feedback in an open manner,
and use eachers’ constructive feedbackto improve their level of performance.
Course Content(Units/Topics)
Lectures(Illustratedlectures/Interactivepresentations)
Selfdirectedlearning
Smallgrouplearning(Tutorials,Groupdiscussions)
Practical:Groupwork/activities
OthersAssignments
Course orientation Introduction tobiostatistics
Variables Sampling data collection Data presentation Data interpretation Data analysis Data conclusion Data entery Data processing Computer outputs Please check () the appropriate method.
Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook exercise fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam (MCQs & Essay) 70 %
Practical/ Exam ------- %Others (assignment & exercise) 30%
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes Lecture Handouts
PowerPoint presentations
Course Text Books 1-Beth Dawson-Saunders, Robert G.Trapp.Basic & clinical Biostatistics 2nd edition. Alange medical book.1994.
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others
Course InstructorName: Hoda Ghareeb Mohamed Signature:
Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
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Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: Cardiology and Angiology
Course InformationCourse Code: 0526812 Course Name: Basics of Medical Genetics
Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree of cardiology
Number of Credit Hours 1 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe course provides basic information on principles of the genetic background of inheriteddisorders and disease with genetic contribution, types of genetically determined diseases,mechanism of transmission of genetic disease , diagnosis of genetic disorders with emphasis on thespecific test to diagnose them, principles of gene therapy and ethical issues in medical genetics.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A1.Identify impact of geneticdisease in primary healthcare.
A2.Categorise the types ofgenetically determineddiseases.
A3.Understand the mechanismof transmission of singlegene diseases.
A4.Determine thecharacteristics of polygenicdiseases.
A5.Classify the different typesof chromosomal disorders.
A6.Identify the underlyingmechanism of pathogenesisof different typeschromosomal disorders andclinical examples.
A7.Determine role of geneticsin cancer pathogenesis and
a1. Review the worldwide incidence ofgenetic disorders in different agegroups.
a2. Classify genetic disorders accordingto etiology.
a3. Determine different modes ofinheritance (Mendelian and NonMendelian).
a4. Discuss criteria of the differentmodes of inheritance.
a5. Calculate the risk of recurrence indifferent mode of inheritance.
a6. Exemplify the differently inheritedgenetic disorders through discussionof clinical examples.
a7. Identify mechanism of chromosomaldisorders
a8. List methods of chromosomalanalysis.
a9. Discuss clinical exampleschromosomal disorders.
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tumour progression.A8.Determine role of detection
of genetic alterations incancer diagnosis andprognosis.
A9.Determine the principles ofgene therapy
a10. Identify genes related tocarcinogenesis.
a11. Determine mechanism ofcarcinogenesis and different types ofcarcinogens.
a12. Exemplify role of detection ofgenetic alteration in cancer diagnosisand prognosis.
a13. Identify the different mechanisms ofgene therapy.
a14. Tabulate the difference between thedifferent methods used in genetherapy.
a15. Acknowledge ethical principalsrelated to gene therapy.
B. Intellectualskills
B1.Be able to select thespecific test to diagnosedifferent categories ofgenetic diseases.
B2.Discuss the types andindications of geneticdiagnostic testing.
b1 Determine the appropriate testingfor different categories of geneticdiseases.
b2 Interpret the flow chart of directand indirect genetics pathways ofdiagnosis of single genedisorders.
b3 Acknowledge the internationalsystem of chromosomalnomenclature for description ofchromosomal alternations.
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Construct and interpretfamily pedigrees
C2.Appreciate role of geneticcounseling in managementof genetic disorders.
C3.Interpret karyotypeC4.Identify role of molecular
diagnosis in clinicalgenetic diseases.
c1. Identify the symbols used inpedigree construction.
c2. Elicit the mode of inheritancefrom pedigree interpretation.
c3. Discuss principals and ethicalissues related to geneticcounseling and importance ofreferral to genetics clinics.
c4. Identify symbols used in ISCN.c5. Interpret karyotype of numerical
and structural chromosomaldisorders.
c6. Identify different types ofmolecular genetic testing andindications for its use.
D. GeneralSkills (attitudeand ethicsrelated issues)
Acknowledge ethical issues inmedical genetics.
d1. Determine the ethics of moleculartesting and effect on the individual,family and society.
d2. Appreciate the importance of takingspecific informed consent related tomolecular genetic testing.
d3. Recognise the importance ofmultidisciplinary team approach inclinical management of geneticdiseases.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others(assignmentand tutorials)
1. Basics of study of medicalgenetics and impact andclassification of geneticdiseases
2. Mendelian single genediseases
3. Non Mendelian geneticdisorders (1hr)
4. Chromosomal disorders(2hrs)
5. Interpret chromosomalanalysis and karyotype (2hrs)
6. Molecular genetic testing.Nucleic acid extraction,assessment of quality andgene amplification (2hrs)
7. Cancer genetics principles(1hr)
8. Gene therapy (1hr). 9. Ethical issues related to
molecular testing (1hr)
10. Genetic Counseling andimportance ofMultidisciplinary approachof a clinical genetic case
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Short Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term 20%
End of term 80 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 80 %
Practical/Clinical ExamOthers (Assignment) 20 %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Thompson and Thompsom Genetics inMedicine. Nussbaum RL, Mclnnes RR andWillard HF eds.Saunders Elsevier,Philadelphia, 2007.
Suggested Extra Reading Review articles relevant to content
Journals and Periodicals, others
Course InstructorName: Heba Shaaban Kassem
Assistant Professor of Medical Genetics Signature:Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 051409020 Course Name:
Advanced Anatomy and Embryology ofCardiovascular System
Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours: 0.5 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about Anatomy andEmbryology of Cardiovascular System
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding A1 Acquire detailed knowledge
and facts of basic cardiacstructure , function, andembryology
a1 Describe detailed anatomy of Heartand blood vessels and thorax
a2 Describe anatomy of Arteries of thethorax. Veins of the thorax. Nerves ofthe thorax. Lymphatic drainage &thoracic duct.
a3 Discuss facts of anatomy of arteriesand veins of the body.
a4 Discuss applied anatomy of thecardiovascular system.
a5 Discuss facts of anatomy ofEmbryology of cardiovascular system(heart and blood vessels, congenitaldefects).
B. Intellectualskills
0.5
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
D. GeneralSkills
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Heart and blood vessels: Thethoracic cage.. TheMediastinum. Thepericardium. Cardiac slingmechanism. Lymphaticdrainage & thoracic duct...
The heart. Arteries of thethorax. Veins of the thorax.Nerves of the thorax..
Anatomy of arteries and veinsof the body
Applied anatomy of thecardiovascular system
Embryology of cardiovascularsystem (heart and bloodvessels, congenital defects).
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 90 %
Practical/Clinical Exam %Others oral 10 %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartGray's Anatomy of the Human BodyGray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis ofClinical Practice, Expert Consult
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course InstructorName: Prof Dr Shirly El Maasarany Signature:
Program CoordinatorProgram Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020907 Course Name: AngiologyProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours: 2 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about angiology Be able to answer clinical questions related to common and complicated angiology cases
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A2. Discuss in depth differentcardiac investigative tools (ecg,echo-doppler, cauterization,imaging) and the relativemerits of each
A3 recognize and manage medicaldiseases as they relate tocardiac patients
a1 Discuss strengths and limitations ofdifferent imaging modalities as theypertain to aortic disease and its followup and management
a2 Discuss strengths and limitations ofdifferent imaging modalities as theypertain to vascular disease and theirfollow up and management
a3 Discuss in depth management ofmedical diseases (systemic lupus andother rheumatic diseases) as they relateto vasculitis
a4 Discuss in depth management ofmedical diseases (diabetes anddyslipidemia) as they relate toatherosclerosis
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A6. Explain the mechanisms of thedisease in cardiology andangiology
a5 Discuss in details the epidemiology,etiology, pathology, genetics,pathophysiology and clinicalpresentation of aortic diseases &vascular disease including:
Acute aortic syndromes.
Aortic dissection.
Intramural hematoma.
Traumatic aortic transaction.
Chronic aortic dissection.
Aneurysm of the thoracic aorta.
Aortic atheromatous disease.
Aortitis.
Trauma of the heart (includingmyocardial contusion).
Venoocclusive diseases
pulmonary embolism
vasculitis
a6 Describe the appropriate medical,interventional or surgical managementfor patients with suspected CVdiseases
a7 Discuss in details the pathophysiologyof veno-occlusive diseases and mangeaccordingly in emergency setting andoutpatient setting
a8 Discuss in details the pathophysiologyand guidelines of acute pulmonaryembolism and mange accordingly inemergency setting
A7 discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
A9 recognize the basics and ethicsof research
a9 Recognize the causes of acute limbischemia and the urgency of itsmanagement.
a10 Discuss in details acute aorticdissection and its managementmedically and surgically
a11 Recognize chronic ischemic limb andchronic aortic diseased and mangeaccordingly in outpatient setting
a12 Recognize the basics and ethics ofresearch in the field of angiology
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B3. Correlate cardiac problems asit pertains to the patient as awhole
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated angiology(vascular disease) mange accordingly
b2. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations and used in angiologyinvestigations.
b3.Choose the appropriate method for eachclinical situation
b4. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertainsto the patient with vascular disease (inrelation to different population and toother systems).
b5. Critically appraise current literature onangiology and importance of evidencebased medicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withvascular disease
C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independentlyThe cardiovascular proceduresin the logbook.
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C4. Plan and implement aneffective prevention campaignfor common diseases(hypertension, rheumatic heartdisease and hypertension)
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient withhemodynamic disturbances.
C7. Perform cardiopulmonaryresuscitation and advanced lifesupport
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
c2. Appropriately perform undersupervision and independently Thecardiovascular procedures in the logbookneeded for the patient with vasculardisease & interpret the results.
c3. Manage cardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatient settings toreach diagnosis or differential diagnosisin patients with vascular disease
c4. Plan and implement an effectiveprevention campaign for angiology
c5. Assess and care for patients withvascular disease before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and manage criticallyill patient with vascular disease andhemodynamic disturbances.
c7. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitationin patients with vascular disease
c8. Refer appropriately patients withvascular disease for invasive cardiacprocedures or surgical interventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of angiology .
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations
D4. Perform as a team and learnto be a leader when needs arises
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in angiology
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards angiology patients andtheir families and exhibit interpersonalbehavior in accordance with social normsand expectations
d4. perform as a team and learn to be aleader when needs arises to better helppatients with angiology
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of angiology.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Diseases of the Aorta.
Peripheral Arterial Diseases:Carotid Vascular disease. Renalartery disease. PeripheralVascular disease. EndovascularTreatment of Non-coronaryObstructive Vascular Disease.
Vasculitis and related disorders:Large vessel vasculitis. Mediumvessel vasculitis. Wegner’sgranulomatosis. ANCA-associated vasculitis. Small vesselvasculitis. Cryoglobulinemia.Behcet syndrome
Veno-occlusive diseases: DVT,Varicose veins, Vena cavalobstruction
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course instructor:Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020906 Course Name:
Arrhythmias, Sudden Death and SyncopeProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours: 2 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about Arrhythmias, SuddenDeath and Syncope
Be able to answer clinical questions related to common and complicated Arrhythmias,Sudden Death and Syncope
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A6. Explain the mechanisms of thedisease in Cardiology andAngiology
A7 Discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
a1 Explain in depth the Genesis of Cardiacarrhythmias:
a2 Explain in depth theElectrophysiological Considerations inarrhythmias.
a3 Explain in depth the Genetics ofCardiac Arrhythmias..
a4 Discuss in details diagnosis of Cardiacarrhythmias.
a5 Outline in details management ofCardiac arrhythmias: pharmacologicaland non-pharmacological.
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a6 Discuss in details Cardiac Pacemakers,Cardioverter-Defibrillators, and Cardiacresynchronization therapy.
a7 Discuss in depth management ofCardiac Arrest and Sudden CardiacDeath.
a8 Outline details of Cardiac Resuscitation,BLS, ALS
a9 Discuss in details Syncope.
a10Discuss in detail the differentarrhythmias in patients suffering ofcardiac and /or other diseases and theirmanagement in outpatient andemergency settings including thefollowing Specific arrhythmiasDiagnosis and Treatment::
Sinus Nodal Disturbances.
Disturbances of Atrial Rhythm. AV junctional Rhythm Disturbances.
Tachycardias Involving the AVJunction.
Ventricular Rhythm Disturbances.
Heart Block. AV Dissociation.
Other Electrophysiologicalabnormalities leading to CardiacArrhythmias.
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B3. Correlate cardiac problems asit pertains to the patient as awhole
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Analyze the patient’s clinical picture ofcommon and complicated arrhythmiasand mange accordingly
b2. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations and used in arrhythmiasinvestigations .
b3.Choose the appropriate method for eachclinical situation
b4. Correlate arrhythmias as it pertains tothe cardiac patient.
b5. Critically appraise current literature onarrhythmias and importance of evidencebased medicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independentlyThe cardiovascular proceduresin the logbook.
c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients witharrhythmias
c2. Appropriately perform undersupervision and independently Thefollowing cardiovascular procedures inthe logbook :
ECG
Holter monitoring
Tilt table test
Electrophysiology studies
Pacemaker implantation
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C4. Plan and implement aneffective prevention campaignfor common diseases(hypertension, rheumatic heartdisease and hypertension)
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient withhemodynamic disturbances.
C7. Perform cardiopulmonaryresuscitation and advanced lifesupport
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
c3 Assess, appraise and managecardiovascular presentations in bothemergency and outpatient settings toreach diagnosis or differential diagnosisin patients with arrhythmias.
c4. Plan and implement an effectiveprevention campaign for arrhythmias
C5. Assess and care for patients witharrhythmias before and after cardiac andnon cardiac surgery.
c6.Manage critically ill patient witharrhythmias and hemodynamicdisturbances.
c7. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitationin patients with sudden cardiac death
c8.Perform advanced life support
c9. Refer appropriately patients witharrhythmias for: EPS ,
c10. Refer appropriately patients witharrhythmias for temporary and permanentpacemaker implantation
c11. Refer appropriately patients witharrhythmias for CRT
c12. Refer appropriately patients witharrhythmias for surgical interventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of arrhythmias.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations
D4. To perform as a team andlearn to be a leader when needsarises
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in arrhythmias
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards arrhythmias patientsand their families and exhibitinterpersonal behavior in accordance withsocial norms and expectations
d4. To perform as a team and learn to be aleader when needs arises to better helppatients with arrhythmias
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of arrhythmias.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Genesis of Cardiac arrhythmias:ElectrophysiologicalConsiderations. Genetics ofCardiac Arrhythmias..
Diagnosis of Cardiac arrhythmias.Management of Cardiacarrhythmias: pharmacological andnon-pharmacological. Therapyfor Cardiac Arrhythmias.
Cardiac Pacemakers andCardioverter-Defibrillators,Cardiac resynchronizationtherapy.
Specific Arrhythmias: Diagnosisand Treatment: Sinus NodalDisturbances. Disturbances ofAtrial Rhythm. AV junctionalRhythm Disturbances.Tachycardias Involving the AVJunction. Ventricular RhythmDisturbances. Heart Block. AVDissociation.
Other Electrophysiologicalabnormalities leading to CardiacArrhythmias.
Cardiac Arrest and SuddenCardiac Death. CardiacResuscitation, BLS, ALSSyncope.
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGElectrophysiologic TestingHandbook of Cardiac Electrophysiology: APractical Guide to Invasive EP Studies andCatheter AblationClinical Cardiac Electrophysiology:Techniques and Interpretations
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journalEuropace
Course instructor:
Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020904 Course Name:
Atherosclerosis IIProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 2 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about Atherosclerosis,coronary heart disease and acute coronary syndrome
Be able to answer clinical questions related to common and complicated Atherosclerosis,coronary heart disease and acute coronary syndrome
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A3 Recognize and managemedical diseases as they relateto cardiac patients
A6. Explain the mechanisms of thedisease in Cardiology andAngiology
a1 Discuss in depth management ofAtherothrombotic Disease as they relatecardiac patients
a2 Discuss in depth management ofLipoprotein Disorders as they relatecardiac patients
a3 Discuss in depth management ofDiabetes Mellitus as it relates tocardiac patients
a4 Discuss in depth management ofMetabolic Syndrome as it relatescardiac patients
a5 Explain in depth the Genetic andmolecular basis of atherosclerosis
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A7 Discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
A8. Recognize recent updates inthe diagnosis and managementof Cardiology and Angiology.
a6 Explain in depth the risk factors ofatherosclerosis and how they interplayin the disease.
a7 Discuss in detail chronic stable anginaand outline its management inoutpatient settings
a8 Discuss in detail acute coronarysyndromes and outline theirmanagement in emergency settings
a9 Discuss in detail non atheroscleroticcauses of ischemic heart disease andoutline its management in outpatientand emergency settings
a10 Discuss in detail cardiacrehabilitation in outpatient settings
a11 Discuss in detail cardiac riskstratification
a12 a1 Discuss in detail preventivecardiology
a13 Recognize recent advances in thediagnosis of atherosclerosis
a14 Recognize recent advances in theearly diagnosis of subclinicalatherosclerosis
a15 Recognize recent advances in thepharmacological treatment ofatherosclerosis
a16 Recognize recent advances in thepercutaneous interventional treatment ofatherosclerosis
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated chronic stableangina and mange accordingly
b2. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated acute coronarysyndromes and mange accordingly
b3. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations used in chronic stableangina and choose the appropriatemethod
b4. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations and used in acute coronarysyndromes and choose the appropriatemethod
b5. Critically appraise current literature onrisk stratification and importance ofevidence based medicine
b6. Critically appraise current literature onacute coronary syndromes and importanceof evidence based medicine
b7. Critically appraise current literature onchronic stable angina and importance ofevidence based medicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withchronic stable angina
c2.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withacute coronary syndromes
c3.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withsilent ischemia
C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independentlyThe cardiovascular proceduresin the logbook.
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C4. Plan and implement aneffective prevention campaignfor common diseases(hypertension, rheumatic heartdisease and hypertension)
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient withhemodynamic disturbances.
C7. Perform cardiopulmonaryresuscitation and advanced lifesupport
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
c4. Appropriately perform undersupervision and independently Thecardiovascular procedures in the logbook
Resting ECG
Stress ECG
Myocardial perfusion SPECT studies
Coronary angiogram
c5. Manage stable angina in outpatientsettings to reach diagnosis or differentialdiagnosis.
c6.Manage acute chest pain presentations inemergency settings to reach diagnosis ordifferential diagnosis.
c7. Plan and implement an effectiveprevention campaign for atherosclerosis
c8. Assess and care for patients withatherosclerosis before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
c9. Assess appraise and manage critically illpatient with atherosclerosis andhemodynamic disturbances.
c10. Perform cardiopulmonary resuscitationin patients with atherosclerosis
c11. Refer appropriately patients withatherosclerosis for invasive cardiacprocedures or surgical interventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations
D4. To perform as a team andlearn to be a leader when needsarises
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of atherosclerosis .
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working inatherosclerosis
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards atherosclerosis patientsand their families and exhibitinterpersonal behavior in accordance withsocial norms and expectations
d4. To perform as a team and learn to be aleader when needs arises to better helppatients with atherosclerosis
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of atherosclerosis .
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Genetic and molecular basis:The Vascular Biology ofAtherosclerosis..
Risk Factors forAtherothrombotic Disease.Lipoprotein Disorders andCardiovascular Disease.Diabetes Mellitus, theMetabolic Syndrome, and
Atherosclerotic VascularDisease.
AtheroscleroticCardiovascular Disease:Coronary Blood flow andMyocardial Ischemia.Approach to the Patient withChest Pain. ST-ElevationMyocardial Infarction:Pathology, Pathophysiology,and Clinical Features. ST-Elevation MyocardialInfarction: Management.Primary PercutaneousCoronary Intervention in theManagement of AcuteMyocardial infarction.Unstable Angina and Non-STElevation MyocardialInfarction. Stable anginapectoris. Silent ischemia.Ischemic precondiotioning.
Non_atherosclerotic CAD.Diabetes and Heart Disease.Percutaneous CoronaryInterventions.
Preventive Cardiology:Nutrition and CardiovascularDisease. Primary andsecondary Prevention ofCoronary Heart Disease.
Comprehensive Rehabilitationof Patients withCardiovascular Disease.
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartTextbook of Interventional CardiologyGrossman's Cardiac Catheterization,Angiography, and InterventionMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course instructor:Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020905 Course Name:
Disorders of Blood Pressure &pulmonary hypertension
Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 2 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about Disorders of BloodPressure
Be able to answer clinical questions related to common and complicated Disorders of BloodPressure
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A3 Recognize and managemedical diseases as they relateto cardiac patients
A6. Explain the mechanisms of thedisease in Cardiology andAngiology
A7 Discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
a1 Discuss in depth management ofmedical diseases that cause secondaryhypertension
a2 Discuss in depth management ofmedical diseases that cause corpulmonale
a3 Explain in depth the Genetic andmolecular basis of Hypertension
a4 Discuss in detail systemic hypertensionand its management in outpatientsettings
a5 Discuss in detail hypertensiveemergencies and its management
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a6 Discuss in detail hypotension and itsmanagement in outpatient andemergency settings
a7 Discuss in detail pulmonaryhypertension and its management inoutpatient and emergency settings
a8 Discuss in detail acute pulmonaryembolism and its management inemergency settings
a9 Recognize recent advances in thetechnologies of Cardiology andAngiology as they apply in the field ofdisorders of blood pressure
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
b1. Analyze patient clinical picture ofcommon and complicated hypertensionand mange accordingly
b2.Analyze patient clinical picture ofcommon and complicated pulmonaryhypertension and mange accordingly
b3 Analyze patient clinical picture ofcommon and complicated hypotensionand mange accordingly
b4. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations and used in hypertensioninvestigations.
b5.Choose the appropriate method for eachclinical situation
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b6. Critically appraise current literature ondisorders of blood pressure andimportance of evidence based medicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
.
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C4. Plan and implement aneffective prevention campaignfor common diseases(hypertension, rheumatic heartdisease and hypertension)
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
c1.Take a relevant and complete history
c2. perform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in hypertensivepatients
c3. Assess, appraise and managehypertensive presentations in outpatientsettings to reach diagnosis.
c4. Manage emergency hypertensivepresentations to reach diagnosis.
c5. Manage hypotensive patients in bothemergency and outpatient settings toreach diagnosis.
c6. Plan and implement an effectiveprevention campaign for high bloodpressure
c7. Assess and care for patients withhypertension before and after cardiac andnon cardiac surgery.
c8. Refer appropriately patients with highblood pressure for invasive cardiacprocedures or surgical interventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of disorders of blood pressure.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in disorders ofblood pressure
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards disorders of bloodpressure patients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social norms andexpectations
d4. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of disorders of bloodpressure.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Hypertension: Genetic andmolecular basis.
Systemic Hypertension: etiology,classification, Mechanisms andDiagnosis. SystemicHypertension: Therapy
Hypotension: etiology,classification, mechanisms,diagnosis, therapy.
Diseases of the PulmonaryVasculature Bed: PulmonaryEmbolism.
Pulmonary Hypertension. CorPulmonale
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %
Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartKaplan's Clinical Hypertension
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journalJournal of hypertension
Course instructor:Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020912 Course Name:
Cardiac catheterizationProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 2 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about Cardiac catheterization Be able to master Cardiac catheterization in common and complicated cardiovascular
diseaseIntended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A2. Discuss in depth differentcardiac investigative tools (ecg,echo-doppler, cauterization,imaging) and the relativemerits of each
A4 Recognize the qualitystandards for the practice ofcardiology and angiology
A5. Discuss recent theories in thefield of cardiology andangiology
A7 Discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
a1 Discuss in depth different Cardiaccatheterization techniques anddiscriminate the different merits of eachtechnique
a2 Recognize the quality standards for thepractice of Cardiac catheterization
a3 Discuss recent theories in the field ofCardiac catheterization
a4 Discuss in detail how Cardiaccatheterization can help diagnose andmange problems in cardiac patients inoutpatient and emergency settings
a5 Recognize recent advances in thetechnologies of Cardiac catheterization
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A8. Recognize recent updates inthe diagnosis and managementof cardiology and angiology.
A9 Recognize the basics andethics of research
a6 Recognize the basics and ethics ofresearch in the field of Cardiaccatheterization
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B3. Correlate cardiac problems asit pertains to the patient as awhole
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated cardiac diseaseand understand how Cardiaccatheterization can aid in management.
b2. Compare between the different Cardiaccatheterization instruments andtechniques and choose the appropriatemethod for each clinical situation
b3. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertainsto the patient as a whole and use Cardiaccatheterization (in relation to differentpopulation and to other systems).
b4. Understand and critically appraisecurrent literature on Cardiaccatheterization and importance ofevidence based medicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independentlyThe cardiovascular proceduresin the logbook.
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withCardiac catheterization
c2. Appropriately perform undersupervision and independently TheCardiac catheterization procedures in thelogbook needed for the patient andinterpret the results.
c3.Manage Cardiac catheterizationtechniques in both emergency andoutpatient settings to reach diagnosis ordifferential diagnosis in cardiac patients.
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient withhemodynamic disturbances.
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
c4. Assess and care for cardiac patientsusing Cardiac catheterization techniquesbefore and after cardiac and non cardiacsurgery.
c5. Manage critically ill cardiac patient withhemodynamic disturbances using Cardiaccatheterization techniques.
c6. Identify how Cardiac catheterizationcan be used in appropriately referringcardiac patients for invasive cardiacprocedures or surgical interventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations
D4. To perform as a team andlearn to be a leader when needsarises
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of cardiac catheterization.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in Cardiaccatheterization
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards Cardiac catheterizationpatients and their families and exhibitinterpersonal behavior in accordance withsocial norms and expectations
d4. To perform as a team and learn to be aleader when needs arises to better helppatients referred for Cardiaccatheterization
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of Cardiaccatheterization.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Review basic knowledge andunderstands recent updates in thefield of :cardiac catheterization.
Please check () the appropriate method.
Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course instructor:
Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020913 Course Name:
Cardiac ElectrophysiologyProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 2 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about CardiacElectrophysiology
Be able to master Cardiac Electrophysiology in common and complicated cardiovasculardisease
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A2. Discuss in depth differentcardiac investigative tools (ecg,echo-doppler, cauterization,imaging) and the relativemerits of each
A4 Recognize the qualitystandards for the practice ofcardiology and angiology
A5. Discuss recent theories in thefield of cardiology andangiology
A7 discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
a1 Discuss in depth different CardiacElectrophysiology techniques anddiscriminate the different merits of eachtechnique
a2 Recognize the quality standards for thepractice of Cardiac Electrophysiology
a3 Discuss recent theories in the field ofCardiac Electrophysiology
a4 Discuss in detail how CardiacElectrophysiology can help diagnoseand mange problems in cardiac patientsin outpatient and emergency settings
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A8. Recognize recent updates inthe diagnosis and managementof cardiology and angiology.
A9 recognize the basics and ethicsof research
a5 Recognize recent advances in thetechnologies of CardiacElectrophysiology
a6 Recognize the basics and ethics ofresearch in the field of CardiacElectrophysiology
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B3. Correlate cardiac problems asit pertains to the patient as awhole
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated cardiac disease
b2.Explain how Cardiac Electrophysiologycan aid in management.
b3. Compare between the different CardiacElectrophysiology technique.
b4.Choose the appropriate method for eachclinical situation
b5. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertainsto the patient as a whole and use CardiacElectrophysiology (in relation to differentpopulation and to other systems).
b6. Critically appraise current literature onCardiac Electrophysiology andimportance of evidence based medicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independentlyThe cardiovascular proceduresin the logbook.
c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withCardiac Electrophysiology
c2. Appropriately perform undersupervision and independently TheCardiac Electrophysiology procedures inthe logbook needed for the patient andinterpret the results.
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient withhemodynamic disturbances.
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
c3. Manage Cardiac Electrophysiologytechniques in both emergency andoutpatient settings to reach diagnosis ordifferential diagnosis in cardiac patients.
c4. Assess and care for cardiac patientsusing Cardiac Electrophysiologytechniques before and after cardiac andnon cardiac surgery.
c5. Manage critically ill cardiac patient withhemodynamic disturbances using CardiacElectrophysiology techniques.
c6. Identify how Cardiac Electrophysiologycan be used in appropriately referringcardiac patients for invasive cardiacprocedures or surgical interventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of cardiac catheterization.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in CardiacElectrophysiology
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards CardiacElectrophysiology patients and theirfamilies and exhibit interpersonalbehavior in accordance with social normsand expectations
D4. Perform as a team and learnto be a leader when needs arises
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d4. Perform as a team and learn to be aleader when needs arises to better helppatients referred for CardiacElectrophysiology
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of CardiacElectrophysiology.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Review basic knowledge andunderstands recent updates in thefield of :Cardiac Electrophysiology .
Please check () the appropriate method.
Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course instructor:Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020914 Course Name: Cardiac imagingProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 3 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about cardiac imaging inechocardiography, cardiac MSCT and nuclear cardiology and MRI
Be able to master Cardiac imaging in common and complicated cardiovascular disease toreach a clinical diagnosis
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A2. Discuss in depth differentcardiac investigative tools (ecg,echo-doppler, cauterization,imaging) and the relativemerits of each
A3 Recognize and managemedical diseases as they relateto cardiac patients
A4 Recognize the qualitystandards for the practice ofcardiology and angiology
a1 Discuss in depth different cardiacinvestigative tools (Echo-Doppler, CT,MRI nuclear cardiology) anddiscriminate the different merits of eachtechnique Cardiac imaging
a2 Recognize how cardiac imaging canhelp in managing medical diseases
a3 Recognize the quality standards for thepractice of cardiac imaging
a4 Discuss recent theories in the field ofcardiac imaging
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A5. Discuss recent theories in thefield of cardiology andangiology
A7 discuss the cardiac problemsand outline their managementin outpatient and emergencysettings
A8. Recognize recent updates inthe diagnosis and managementof cardiology and angiology.
A9. Recognize the basics andethics of research
a5 Discuss in detail how cardiac imagingcan help diagnose.
a6 Mange problems in cardiac patients inoutpatient and emergency settings
a7 Recognize recent advances in thetechnologies of cardiac imaging
a8 Recognize the basics and ethics ofresearch in the field of cardiac imaging
B. Intellectualskills
B1. Analyze patient clinicalpicture and mange accordingly
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B3. Correlate cardiac problems asit pertains to the patient as awhole
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated cardiac disease
b2. Explain how cardiac imaging can aid inmanagement.
b3. Compare between the different cardiacimaging techniques.
b4.Choose the appropriate method for eachclinical situation.
b5. Correlate cardiac problems as it pertainsto the patient as a whole and use cardiacimaging (in relation to differentpopulation and to other systems).
b6. Critically appraise current literature oncardiac imaging and importance ofevidence based medicine
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
C1.Take a relevant and completehistory and perform full andfocused Clinical examination toformulate a differential and adefinitive diagnosis
C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independentlyThe cardiovascular proceduresin the logbook.
C3. Assess appraise and managecardiovascular presentations inboth emergency and outpatientsettings
C5. Assess and care for cardiacpatients before and after cardiacand non cardiac surgery.
C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient withhemodynamic disturbances.
C8. Refer appropriately hispatients for invasive cardiacprocedures.
c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withcardiac imaging
c2. Appropriately perform undersupervision and independently the cardiacimaging procedures in the logbookneeded for the patient and interpret theresults.
c3. Assess, appraise and manage cardiacimaging techniques in both emergencyand outpatient settings to reach diagnosisor differential diagnosis in cardiacpatients.
C4. Assess and care for cardiac patientsusing cardiac imaging techniques beforeand after cardiac and non cardiac surgery.
c5. Assess appraise and manage critically illcardiac patient with hemodynamicdisturbances using cardiac imagingtechniques.
c6. Identify how cardiac imaging can beused in appropriately referring cardiacpatients for invasive cardiac procedures orsurgical interventions
D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of cardiac imaging.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in cardiacimaging
D3. Demonstrate sympathy andhumane approach towardspatients and their families andexhibit interpersonal behavior inaccordance with social normsand expectations
D4. Perform as a team and learnto be a leader when needs arises
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d3. Demonstrate sympathy and humaneapproach towards cardiac imagingpatients and their families and exhibitinterpersonal behavior in accordance withsocial norms and expectations
d4. Perform as a team and learn to be aleader when needs arises to better helppatients referred for cardiac imaging
d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of cardiac imaging.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Review basic knowledge andunderstands recent updates in thefield of :Echo lab.
Holter monitoring.Exercise stress testing.
Nulcear cardiology. The chest radiograph incardiovascular disease.
Cardiovascular magneticresonance.
Computed tomography of theheart
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Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %
Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course instructor:Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………
Course Specifications
University: Alexandria
Faculty: Medicine
Department: CARDOLOGY & ANGIOLOGY
Course InformationCourse Code: 05020910 Course Name:
Updates in cardiology During the Last 2 YearsProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology
Number of Credit Hours 1 Theoretical Clinical/Practical
Course AimsThe aim of this course is to :
Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about Updates in cardiologyDuring the Last 2 Years
Be able to use Updates in cardiology to answer clinical questions related to common andcomplicated cardiovascular disease
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)Program ILO (refer to programmatrix)
Course ILOs
A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding
A3 Recognize and managemedical diseases as they relateto cardiac patients
A4 Recognize the qualitystandards for the practice ofcardiology and Angiology
A5. Discuss recent theories in thefield of Cardiology andAngiology
a1 Recognize how updates in cardiologycan help in managing medical diseases:
Diabetes Elderly Dyslipidemia
Endocrinal disease Neurological disease
cancers
a2 Recognize the quality standards for thepractice of updates in cardiology
a3 Discuss recent theories in the field ofcardiology
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A8. Recognize recent updates inthe diagnosis and managementof Cardiology and Angiology.
a4 Recognize recent advances in thetechnologies of updates in differentcardiac non invasive diagnostic toolsand discriminate the Updates in eachtechnique:
Echo-Doppler
CT MRI
nuclear cardiologya5 Recognize recent advances in the
technologies of different cardiacinvasive diagnostic tools anddiscriminate the Updates in eachtechnique:
Intracardial echo
Intravascular ultrasound Electrophysiological studies
a6 Recognize recent advances in thetechnologies of different cardiactherapeutic tools and discriminate theUpdates in each technique:
Transcatheter therapeutics e.g.Septal ablation, Balloonvalvuloplasty, rot ablators
Surgical techniquesB. Intellectualskills
B2. Compare between thedifferent cardiac investigationsand determine the most theappropriate method for eachclinical situation
B4. Appraise current literature oncardiology and angiology andimportance of evidence basedmedicine
b1. Compare between the different updatesin cardiology techniques .
b2.Choose the appropriate method for eachclinical situation
b3. Critically appraise current literature onupdates in cardiology and importance ofevidence based medicine.
b4. Critically appraise updates in cardiologytechniques in both emergency andoutpatient settings to reach diagnosis ordifferential diagnosis in cardiac patients.
b5. Identify how updates in cardiology canbe used in appropriately referring cardiacpatients for invasive cardiac procedures orsurgical interventions
C.Professionaland PracticalSkills
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D. GeneralSkills
D1. Demonstrate effective writtenand oral skills for presentationof scientific information todifferent audiences in the fieldof cardiology and angiology.
D2. Co-operate efficiently in amulti-professional teamworking.
D4. Perform as a team and learnto be a leader when needs arises
D5. Use information technologyto access, evaluate and criticallyinterpret scientific data.
d1. Demonstrate effective written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of cardiac imaging.
d2. Co-operate efficiently in a multi-professional team working in updates incardiology
d3. Perform as a team and learn to be aleader when needs arises to better helppatients referred for updates incardiology
d4. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of updates in cardiology.
Course Content (Units/Topics)
Teaching/Learning MethodsLectures self
learningPractical/Clinical
Smallgroupdiscussion
Others
Review articles, articles publishedin the following journals: JournalAmerican college of cardiology.European heart journal.Circulation
Please check () the appropriate method.
Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Essay Objective questions
Case OSCE/OSPE
Assignment Logbook fulfillment
Others
Schedule of Assessment Mid-term %
End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 100 %
Practical/Clinical Exam %Others %
List of Textbooks and ReferencesLecture Notes
Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum
Suggested Extra Reading
Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journal
Course instructors:Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….
Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………