Angiology
Welcome to the Department of Cardiology and Vascular Medicine
[edit | edit source]Cardiology and Vascular Medicine is a diverse specialty of medicine encompassing the study of the heart and blood vessels, their anatomy, physiology, and disorders.
Learning Outcomes
[edit | edit source]This specialty has many learning outcomes and can be classified as follows:
Knowledge
[edit | edit source]Basic Knowledge
- Anatomy of the heart
- Anatomy of the blood vessels
- Physiology of the heart
- Physiology of the circulation
- Anatomy and physiology of the lymphatics
Disorders of the heart
- Atrial Myxoma
- Arrhythmias
- Cardiac Contusion
- Cardiac Failure
- Cardiology in Children
- Cardiomyopathy
- Endocarditis
- Ischaemic Heart Disease/Acute Coronary Syndrome
- Malposition of the heart
- Myocarditis
- Pericardial conditions
- Rheumatic heart disease
- Valvular Disease
Disorders of the arterial circulation
- Hypertension
- Hypotension
- Diseases of pulmonary circulation
- Atherosclerosis
- Aneurysmal Disease
- Peripheral Arterial Disease
- Occlusive Vascular Disease
- Embolism
- Vasculitis
- Arteriovenous Fistulae
Disorders of the venous circulation
Skills
[edit | edit source]Proficient learning in this specialty will allow the student to achieve skills in the following areas:
History Taking
Examination
- General Examination
- Peripheral Pulse Examination
- Cardiovascular Examination
- Respiratory Examination
- Urinary Dipstick Examination
Analysis of Investigations
OSCE's