Paediatric Cardiology
| Title | Παιδιατρική Καρδιολογία / Paediatric Cardiology |
| Code | ΙΑ2046 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Medicine |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Spring |
| Coordinator | Andreas Giannopoulos |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600018007 |
Programme of Study: UPS of School of Medicine (2019-today)
Registered students: 49
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses | 6 | 3 | 2 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Spring |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600241482
|
Type Of Offer
- Disciplinary Course
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600241482
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Prerequisites
General Prerequisites
PAEDIATRICS
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the course, students will understand the specific characteristics of the cardiovascular system in children from birth to adulthood.
Specifically, they will become familiar with congenital and acquired heart diseases of childhood, rhythm disturbances (arrhythmias), as well as all conditions and diseases of childhood that involve the cardiovascular system.
They will also learn about the latest developments in the management of paediatric heart diseases and the handling of emergency paediatric cardiology situations.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Make decisions
- Work in teams
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
Non-cyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases, Cyanotic Congenital Heart Diseases, Neonatal Heart Diseases, Genetic Disorders Associated with Heart Disease, Fetal Cardiology, Cardiac Auscultation in Paediatrics, Paediatric Electrocardiogram, Arrhythmias in Childhood, Artificial Intelligence & Paediatric Cardiology, Kawasaki Disease, Endocarditis, Rheumatic Fever, Myocarditis, Pericardial Diseases, Systemic Disorders associated with cardiac disorders, Child with Chest Pain, Child with Loss of Consciousness, Child with Heart Failure, Hypertension, Dyslipidaemia & Preventive Cardiology, Interactive Revision Session.
Keywords
Paediatric Cardiology, Congenital Heart Diseases, Arrhythmias, ECG (Electrocardiogram), Fetal Cardiology, Heart Failure, Cardiomyopathies, Preventive Cardiology, Artificial Intelligence, Kawasaki Disease, Cardiac Infections.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Audio
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
- Book
- Bedside teaching
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
Description
During teaching, PowerPoint presentations are used, along with recorded heart sounds on CD and online audio material from international academic sources, electrocardiographic recordings, videos of echocardiograms, and surgical/interventional catheterization procedures. The course includes exercises based on theoretical and clinical scenarios, simulations, and case-based discussions. As part of the clinical training, live echocardiographic imaging and interactive visualization tools are used for interpreting findings. Communication with students is supported through an educational platform and email for the distribution of materials, announcements, and instructions.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 28 | 1 | ✓ | ✓ | |
| Tutorial | 26 | 0.9 | |||
| Exams | 2 | 0.1 | ✓ | ||
| Total | 56 | 2 |
Student Assessment
Description
During the semester, formative assessment is implemented through multiple-choice questions and exercises based on clinical diagnostic and treatment scenarios, as well as the interpretation of electrocardiograms, X-rays, and other imaging findings. The aim is to provide feedback and adapt the instructional approach. In addition, formative assessment is carried out during clinical training in real settings, with emphasis on the application of knowledge, development of clinical reasoning, and communication skills. Summative assessment includes a final written examination with multiple-choice questions, which are graded and determine the student’s final grade.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative)
- Clinical Examination of Patient (Formative)
- Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
Εισαγωγή στην Παιδοκαρδιολογία, Βασικές αρχές εμβρυϊκής και παιδιατρικής καρδιολογίας, αναζήτηση στη διεύθυνση hOp://repository.kallipos.gr κωδ. Ευδόξου 320019. Ι Γερμανάκης, Α. Βλάχος, Α. Γιαννόπουλος, Κ Παπαδοπούλου- Λεγμπέλου
Additional bibliography for study
1.Επείγοντα Παιδοκαρδιολογικά Προβλήματα, Γ. Βαρλάμης, Β. Θανόπουλος
2.Pαediatric Cardiology for Practitioners, Myung K. Park, Mehrdad Salamat
3.European Society of Cardiology – ESC Guidelines (Congenital Heart Disease)
Last Update
13-07-2025
