An Introduction to the Fascinating World of Cardiology
This unique course will teach you about various aspects of Cardiology & Cardiothoracic Surgery and provide you with clinically oriented lectures and hands-on practical sessions given by some of our finest professors and doctors. The course is designed for (bio)medical students interested in Cardiology or pursuing a research or clinical career within the fields of Cardiology or Cardiothoracic surgery.

Course Programme

1. Monday you will kick off with lectures on anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system, followed by hands-on porcine heart dissection guided by one of the cardiac surgeons.
2. Tuesday, You will start with lectures on three very important diagnostic tools: electrocardiography, coronary angiography and echocardiography. During the afternoon you will practice your echocardiography skills.
3. Wednesday is themed around interventions with lectures on percutaneous coronary interventions and coronary artery bypass surgery. In the afternoon you will get to make your own coronary bypass on porcine hearts. This practical session was rated very highly by the participants last year!
4. Thursday: In the morning you will focus on the topic of inflammation and the afternoon is dedicated to a fantastic congenital session. This includes a lecture on systematic approaches to diagnosing various congenital anomalies, followed by a practical session in the dissection laboratory. You will get the opportunity to observe and diagnose some very special tiny hearts.
5. Friday, you will learn about resuscitation with a practical session.

Costs

€350

Educational method

On-site

Main Language

English

Sessions

08 July 2024, 9 am - 12 July 2024, 5 pm

Deadline registration

15 May 2024, 11:30 pm

Teacher(s)

Prof. N. van Royen (Niels)

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