Learn the basics of the main cardiovascular diseases, with particular reference to aspects that may affect human nutrition.
Course Prerequisites
Having passed the exams in human anatomy and physiology
Teaching Methods
Lectures with slides and independent study
Assessment Methods
Oral examination. For those who wish, there is the possibility to conduct a brief independent research on the lecture topics, emphasizing aspects relevant to the degree course.
Texts
Rugarli. Systematic Internal Medicine. Excerpt: Diseases of the Circulatory System Paperback – January 22, 2021 by Claudio Rugarli (Author), Filippo Crea (Author) EDRA Editions
Contents
1. Main signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases 2. Ischemic heart disease 3. Heart failure 4. Cardiac arrhythmias 5. Inflammatory heart diseases (myocarditis, pericarditis, endocarditis) 6. Valvular diseases
Course Language
Italian
More information
In case of any doubts, the professor is available for appointments with students.
