Course program
Cardiac physiopathology, heart lung machine, circuits, oxygenators, heat exchanger, filters, cardioplegic solution, side effects of extracorporeal circulation on homeostasis, management of the principal cardiac surgery interventions in extracorporeal circulation. Major complications during extracorporeal circulation, ECMO, left/right ventricular assist devices, bioengineering innovations in cardiovascular care.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of cardiovascular pathophysiology
Books
Giuseppe Biondi-Zoccai
CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES - Clinical and scientific approach
Edizioni Minerva Medica
Chapters: 81-88-89-90
"Tecniche di circolazione extracorporea" (Kay P.M., Munsch C.M.; Editore: CLUEB)
"Circolazione extracorporea e supporti circolatori" (Lodi/Noera/Costantini; Edotore: Mattioli)
On Bypass : Advanced Perfusion Techniques, edited by Linda B. Mongero, BS, CCP, and James R. Beck, BS, CCP, 2008
Frequency
Attendance at ADEs is optional for students
Exam mode
Practical test of the acquired knowledge
Lesson mode
During the ADE there will be an internship in the hospitale and discussion of clinical cases.