DFM3010

Cardiovascular health ( 4 points, SCA Band 3, 0.083 EFTSL)

Leader: Dr Sanjiva Wijesinha

Offered:
Clayton First semester 2005 (OCL)
Clayton Second semester 2005 (OCL)

Synopsis: This unit focuses on the modern assessment and management of cardiovascular problems encountered by the general practictioner. The following areas are dealt with in detail: Hypertension; Chest Pain; Arrhythmias; Palpitations and syncope; Heart Failure.

Objectives: On completing this unit, students will: 1. Appreciate the major issues in cardiovascular health today. 2. Understand how to assess and advise patients having chest pain, syncope, hypertension, arrhythmias and heart failure. 4. Be aware of the currently available investigations for diagnosis and management of cardiovascular disease. 5. Be familiar with modern methods of interventional cardiology. 6. Develop skills in conducting a clinical audit - either in screening for risk factors or in the management of cardiac failure - and gain an understanding of the potential of audits to improve clinical practice.

Assessment: Journal (P/F), Clinical Audit (50%) and 2 Essays (25% each)