Cardiocirculatory and Cardiovascular Perfusion techniques

Heart Mate III Total Artificial Hearts

Knowledge of indications for VAD and Total Artificial Heart

Mechanical Support for Heart Failure Current Solutions and New Technologies Editors: Jamshid H. Karimov, Kiyotaka Fukamachi, Randall C. Starling

Mandatory attendance with at least 66% of hours

Oral exam about VAD and TAH

Interactive lessons with videos and slides

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.

Basic knowledge of cardiovascular pathophysiology

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

Attendance at ADEs is optional for students

Practical test of the acquired knowledge

During the ADE there will be an internship in the hospitale and discussion of clinical cases.