Target organ damage
| Title | Βλάβες σε όργανα στόχους / Target organ damage |
| Code | ΠΜΣΚΑΡΔΙΟΒ003 |
| Faculty | Health Sciences |
| School | Medicine |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Coordinator | Christina-Maria Trakatelli |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600022376 |
Programme of Study: PMS- Kardiangeiakī Nósos (2022 - sīmera)
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Core Courses | 2 | 1 | 6 |
| Academic Year | 2024 – 2025 |
| 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 | 600267952
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Course Type 2021
Specialization / Direction
Mode of Delivery
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600267952
- eLearning (Moodle): https://elearning.auth.gr/course/view.php?id=17306
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to recognize in detail any damages to target organs that patients may undergo due to one or more cardiovascular risk factors. They will be able to identify potential damages to organs such as the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and others, due to cardiovascular risk factors.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
Course Content (Syllabus)
he aim of this course is to thoroughly analyze potential target organ damages in patients with one or more cardiovascular risk factors. The focus will not only be on the pathophysiology behind these conditions but also on their treatment and follow-up strategy.
Specifically, the topics covered will include:
Pathophysiology:
Examination of the underlying mechanisms leading to organ damage, taking into account various cardiovascular risk factors.
State of Target Organs:
Assessment of potential damages that organs such as the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and others may undergo due to cardiovascular risk factors.
Treatment:
Presentation of different treatment options to address pathologies and reduce cardiovascular risk.
Follow-up Strategy:
Determination of monitoring strategies to track the progress of treatment and prevent complications.
The goal is to provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the processes involved in the development and management of cardiovascular problems, while also offering specific clinical and therapeutic information.
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 | 39 | 1.6 | |||
| Reading Assigment | 38 | 1.5 | |||
| Field trips and participation in conferences / seminars / activities | 10 | 0.4 | |||
| Written assigments | 60 | 2.4 | |||
| 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
07-03-2025
