Hypertension Disease
| Title | Αρτηριακή Υπέρταση Ι / Hypertension Disease |
| Code | ΠΜΣΚΑΡΔΙΟΑ001 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Medicine |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Vasileios Kotsis |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022368 |
Programme of Study: PMS- Kardiangeiakī Nósos (2022 - sīmera)
Registered students: 9
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Core Courses | 1 | 1 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2023 – 2024 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
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| Instructors from Other Categories |
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| Weekly Hours | 3 |
| Total Hours | 39 |
| Class ID | 600245691
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600245691
- eLearning: https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=17301
Language of Instruction
- Greek (Instruction, Examination)
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
Understand Primary and Secondary Hypertension:
They will comprehend the fundamental principles and pathophysiological processes leading to primary (essential) and secondary hypertension.
Distinguish Clinical Conditions for Each Form of Hypertension:
Participants will be capable of recognizing the clinical conditions that determine each form of hypertension, differentiating various pathologies associated with increased blood pressure.
Apply Different Types of Blood Pressure Measurement:
They will be able to apply various methods for measuring blood pressure, understanding the significance of accuracy and consistency in monitoring this physiological parameter.
In summary, participants will acquire knowledge and skills enabling them to comprehend, distinguish, and apply key concepts related to hypertension.
General Competences
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course presents in detail the epidemiology and prevalence of hypertension as well as the pathophysiology of blood pressure, reported not only in Greece but also worldwide. During this course, the participants have the opportunity to follow the pathophysiological pathway leading to primary and secondary hypertension as well as the clinical conditions determining each form of hypertension. Different types of blood pressure measurement will be also discussed as well as the hypertension during other conditions or diseases. In general, the aim of this part is mainly to gain theoretical knowledge at the field of hypertension.
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 24 | 1.0 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 56 | 2.2 | |||
| Written assigments | 67 | 2.7 | |||
| Exams | 3 | 0.1 | |||
| Total | 150 | 6 |
Student Assessment
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Formative, Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Performance / Staging (Formative, Summative)
Last Update
11-03-2024
