COURSE SYLLABUS Medical Science extended cardiology 7.5 credits Medicinsk vetenskap kardiologi fördjupningskurs First cycle, M0093H Version Spring 2019 Sp 3 - Spring 2019 Sp 3Spring 2019 Sp 4 - Present Course syllabus valid: Spring 2019 Sp 4 - PresentThe version indicates the term and period for which this course syllabus is valid. The most recent version of the course syllabus is shown first.Syllabus establishedby 15 Feb 2018Last revisedby 08 Jan 2019 Education level First cycle Grade scale U G VG Subject Medical Science Subject group (SCB) Medicine Entry requirementsIn order to meet the general entry requirements for first cycle studies you must have successfully completed upper secondary education and documented skills in English language and Basic entry requirements and Degree of Bachelor of Science in Nursing/Diagnostic Radiology/ Physiotherapy/Occupational Therapy or other comparable medium-term health sciences programme as well as Medical science: Cardiology 15 credits (e.g. M0020H) More information about English language requirements SelectionThe selection is based on 1-165 credits.Course AimAt the end of the course, the student will: Be able to account for cardiac pharmacology Be able to account for detailed pathology and diagnostics within cardiology Be able to interpret ECGs Be able to account for common congenital heart defects in adults Contents Circulatory physiology Detailed pathology Pharmacology Detailed ECG interpretation Brief review of current physiological, radiological and nuclear medicine diagnostic methods in cardiology Evidence-based medicine RealizationThe course is run as a flexible learning distance course. The course is completely web-based. Teaching takes place in the form of individual literature studies with the aid of lectures, seminars, study assignments and an advanced study assignment. A scientific and evidence-based approach is reflected throughout the course. The course contains mandatory elements.ExaminationWritten exam, study assignment and seminar advanced study assignment. Alternative examination assignments may occur. Criteria for a pass and pass with credit are indicated in the study guide.RemarksA prerequisite for doing the course is an internet connection. A computer with a headset, microphone and webcam is required. The study guide is available in the university’s virtual learning environment.ExaminerUlrica StrömbäckLiterature. Valid from Spring 2019 Sp 4 (May change until 10 weeks before course start)Levick, J.R. (2010). An introduction to cardiovascular physiology [Elektronisk resurs]. (5th ed.) London: Hodder Arnold.Lind, Y. & Lind, L. (2010). EKG-boken, bok med eLabb. Stockholm: Liber.Lindström, E. & Norlén, P. (red.) (2014). Farmakologi. (3. uppl.) Stockholm: Liber.Persson, J. & Stagmo, M. (2017). Perssons kardiologi: hjärtsjukdomar hos vuxna. (Åttonde upplagan). Lund: Studentlitteratur. Search books in the library » Course offered byDepartment of Health SciencesModules CodeDescriptionGrade scaleHPStatusFrom periodTitle 0001AU G VG4.00MandatoryA18 0002AU G VG2.00MandatoryA18 0003AU G VG1.50MandatoryA18