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Course objectives
The aim of the course is to: • have knowledge of the epidemiology and the pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the clinical presentation of the main cardiovascular and respiratory diseases • to value the contribution of pathological anatomy, relating it to the epidemiology and the clinic, as an instrument to better understand the etiopathogenetic processes and the natural history of the morbid processes • have knowledge of the main diagnostic techniques of cardiovascular and respiratory diseases • be able to interpret the quantitative and qualitative results of diagnostic, instrumental and laboratory tests and use them to develop an adequate diagnostic and therapeutic procedure
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GREGORINO PAONE
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PAOLO PALANGE
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MARCO BRUNORI
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MATTEO BONINI
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Program - Frequency - Exams
Course program
- Pulmonary clinical history and chest physical examination
- The pathophysiological mechanisms underlying the main respiratory diseases
- The main respiratory clinical signs and symptoms (i.e. dyspnoea, cyanosis, cough, sputum, hemoptysis)
- The principal diagnostic tests in Respiratory Medicine (i.e. pulmonary function tests, arterial blood gas analysis, cardiopulmonary exercise test, chest imaging)
- The invasive and non-invasive procedures for the diagnosis and management of the main respiratory diseases
- The effects of smoking on the lungs and the available multidisciplinary therapeutic interventions
- Acute and chronic respiratory failure
- Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome
- Bronchial Asthma
- Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
- Pulmonary emphysema
- Lung bronchiectasis
- Idiopathic and secondary Interstitial Lung Diseases (ILDs)
- Sarcoidosis
- Pulmonary hypertension
- Pulmonary embolism
- Cystic fibrosis
- Community-acquired and hospital-acquired pneumonia
- Tuberculosis
- COVID-19
- Pleural effusions
- Idiopathic chronic cough
Prerequisites
Key prerequisite for an adequate comprehension of the contents addressed over the course is a proper knowledge of the topics taught during the following courses: Biology and Genetics, Histology and Embriology, Biochemistry, Human Anatomy, Human Physiology, Clinical Scientific Methods, Pathology and Physiopathology.
Books
“Harrison’s principles of internal medicine” 21st Edition
"West's Respiratory Physiology: The Essentials" 11th Edition
“ERS Handbook of Respiratory Medicine” 3rd Edition
"Fishman's Pulmonary Diseases and Disorders" 6th Edition
"Murray & Nadel's Textbook of Respiratory Medicine" 7th Edition
Frequency
Attendance in person
Exam mode
The final assessment of the course contents will be based on the outcome of an oral exam.
- Academic year2025/2026
- CourseMedicine and Surgery
- CurriculumSingle curriculum
- Year4th year
- Semester1st semester
- SSDMED/10
- CFU2