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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

http://www.escardio.org/education/coresyllabus/Pages/core-curriculum.aspx


• 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.


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


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


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


• 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


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: …………………….


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.


05020902 Lectures Clinical Diseases of the


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.


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.


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.


05020905 Lectures Clinical Disorders of Blood


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


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.


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.


05020908 Lectures Clinical Special Topics

1 1


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.


05020909 Lectures Clinical Cardiovascular

Disease and

Disorders of Other

Organs

1 1


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.


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.


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.


05020912 Lectures Clinical cardiac

catheterization

1 1

Review basic knowledge and understands recent updates in the field of :

cardiac Cathterization and interventional techniques.



05020913 Lectures Clinical Cardiac

Electrophysiology

1 1


Cardiac Electrophysiology.


05020914 Lectures Clinical Cardiac imaging

2 1


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


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: ……………………



Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 05020903 Course Name:

Advanced Course in Heart FailureProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology



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


Course ILOs

A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding A5. Discuss recent theories in the

field of Cardiology andAngiology

A6. Explain the mechanisms of thedisease in Cardiology andAngiology


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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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





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



c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withheart failure



C6. Assess appraise and managecritically ill patient withhemodynamic disturbances.


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 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 technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of heart failure.





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

Heart Transplantation Please check () the appropriate method.


Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


End of term 100 %Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %






Course instructor:Program Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature: …………………….




Faculty: Medicine



Diseases of the Myocardium andpericardium II




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.


Course ILOs




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




B3. Correlate cardiac problems asit pertains to the patient as awhole


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



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.



C4. Plan and implement aneffective prevention campaignfor common diseases(hypertension, rheumatic heartdisease and hypertension)



C7. Perform cardiopulmonaryresuscitation and advanced lifesupport


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 written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of diseases of the myocardium andpericardium.



D4. Perform as a team and learnto be a leader when needs arises


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.





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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Course InstructorName: Prof. Dr: Signature:

Program CoordinatorProgram Coordinator: Prof Amr Zaki Signature:…………………….

Program Director (Head of Department)Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature:……………………



Faculty: Medicine



Cardiovascular Disease and Disorders of OtherOrgans




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


Course ILOs


A3 Recognize and manage medicaldiseases as they relate to cardiacpatients


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


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


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



C2. Select, interpret andappropriately perform undersupervision and independently Thecardiovascular procedures in thelogbook.




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.





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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Course instructor:


Program Director (Head of Department)

Program Director Prof Mohamad Ayman Signature: ……………………



Faculty: Medicine



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


Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about Physiology ofCardiovascular System


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.



D. GeneralSkills





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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Others



Practical/Clinical Exam %Others oral 10 %


Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartTextbook of Medical Physiology (GuytonPhysiology)Ganong's Review of Medical Physiology,



Course InstructorName: Prof Dr Maha Hegazy Signature:





Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 05020908 Course Name: Special topics




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


Course ILOs



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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a7 Recognize recent advances in thecardiac regeneration






b1. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated special topicsand mange accordingly

b2. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations and used in special topicsinvestigations.


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




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. 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



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 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


patients with special topics

d5. Use information technology to access,evaluate and critically interpret scientificdata in the field of special topics.





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



Case OSCE/OSPE


OthersSchedule of Assessment Mid-term %





Faculty: Medicine



Rheumatic Fever and valvular heart diseases IIProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology



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


Course ILOs

A. KnowledgeandUnderstanding A5. Discuss recent theories in the

field of Cardiology andAngiology



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





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)




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.






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 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




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.





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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Faculty: Medicine

Department: Cardiology and Angiology


Biochemistry of Nutrition for doctorateProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology



Course ILOs


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

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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.



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others Tracings



Practical/Clinical Exam %Others %


Course Text Books Harper’s Biochemistry


Journals and Periodicals, others

Course InstructorName: Prof Dr Ehsan Abd El Rahman Signature:





Faculty: Medicine


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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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.





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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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 %


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:





Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code:0506815 Course Name: Biostatistics and computer

application

Program in which the Course is Given: doctorate Degree of Cardiology and Angilogy .


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.


Course ILOs


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.


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.


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.


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Assignment Logbook exercise fulfillment

Others


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.



Course InstructorName: Hoda Ghareeb Mohamed Signature:



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Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 0526812 Course Name: Basics of Medical Genetics

Program in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree of cardiology


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


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.


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.


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.





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


Student AssessmentMethods of Assessment Short Essay Objective questions

Case OSCE/OSPE


Others

Schedule of Assessment Mid-term 20%


Practical/Clinical ExamOthers (Assignment) 20 %


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


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: ……………………



Faculty: Medicine



Advanced Anatomy and Embryology ofCardiovascular System


Number of Credit Hours: 0.5 Theoretical Clinical/Practical


Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about Anatomy andEmbryology of Cardiovascular System


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).


0.5


D. GeneralSkills





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).



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others



Practical/Clinical Exam %Others oral 10 %


Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartGray's Anatomy of the Human BodyGray's Anatomy: The Anatomical Basis ofClinical Practice, Expert Consult



Course InstructorName: Prof Dr Shirly El Maasarany Signature:





Faculty: Medicine


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


Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about angiology Be able to answer clinical questions related to common and complicated angiology cases


Course ILOs


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






b1. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated angiology(vascular disease) mange accordingly

b2. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations and used in angiologyinvestigations.


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



c1.Take a relevant and complete history andperform full and detailed clinicalexamination to formulate a differentialand a definitive diagnosis in patients withvascular disease








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 written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of angiology .





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.





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



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others












Faculty: Medicine



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


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


Course ILOs




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.






b1. Analyze the patient’s clinical picture ofcommon and complicated arrhythmiasand mange accordingly

b2. Compare between the different cardiacinvestigations and used in arrhythmiasinvestigations .


b4. Correlate arrhythmias as it pertains tothe cardiac patient.

b5. Critically appraise current literature onarrhythmias and importance of evidencebased medicine




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 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 written and oralskills for presentation of scientificinformation to different audiences in thefield of arrhythmias.





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.





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.



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others





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


Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journalEuropace

Course instructor:





Faculty: Medicine



Atherosclerosis IIProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology



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


Course ILOs


A3 Recognize and managemedical diseases as they relateto cardiac patients


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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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





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



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








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 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 .





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.



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others





Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartTextbook of Interventional CardiologyGrossman's Cardiac Catheterization,Angiography, and InterventionMarriott’s Practical ECGEchocardiography Feigenbaum







Faculty: Medicine



Disorders of Blood Pressure &pulmonary hypertension




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


Course ILOs





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




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.



b6. Critically appraise current literature ondisorders of blood pressure andimportance of evidence based medicine



.





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 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.





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



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others


End of term 100 %

Distribution of Marks Written Exam 70 %Practical/Clinical Exam 30 %Others %


Course Text Books Brauwald’s Heart DiseaseHurst : The HeartKaplan's Clinical Hypertension


Journals and Periodicals, others JACCCirculationEuropean Heart journalJournal of hypertension





Faculty: Medicine



Cardiac catheterizationProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology



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



A4 Recognize the qualitystandards for the practice ofcardiology and angiology

A5. Discuss recent theories in thefield of cardiology andangiology


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






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





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.




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 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.





Others

Review basic knowledge andunderstands recent updates in thefield of :cardiac catheterization.



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others








Course instructor:





Faculty: Medicine



Cardiac ElectrophysiologyProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology



Provide the advanced knowledge to the Doctorate candidates about CardiacElectrophysiology

Be able to master Cardiac Electrophysiology in common and complicated cardiovasculardisease


Course ILOs






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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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






b1. Analyze patient clinical picturecommon and complicated cardiac disease

b2.Explain how Cardiac Electrophysiologycan aid in management.

b3. Compare between the different CardiacElectrophysiology technique.


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




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. 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 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 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.





Others

Review basic knowledge andunderstands recent updates in thefield of :Cardiac Electrophysiology .



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others






Faculty: Medicine


Course InformationCourse Code: 05020914 Course Name: Cardiac imagingProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology



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


Course ILOs





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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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






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








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 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 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.





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



Case OSCE/OSPE


Others












Faculty: Medicine



Updates in cardiology During the Last 2 YearsProgram in which the Course is Given: Doctorate Degree in Cardiology and Angiology



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


Course ILOs



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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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



b1. Compare between the different updatesin cardiology techniques .


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


.

.

D. GeneralSkills





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.





Others

Review articles, articles publishedin the following journals: JournalAmerican college of cardiology.European heart journal.Circulation



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