Invasive Cardiovascular Techniques
A.Y. 2024/2025
Learning objectives
- To acquire knowledge of the indications for non-surgical invasive treatment of cardiovascular diseases
- Provide detailed informations on the characteristics of the devices used for invasive cardiovascular treatment
- Provide detailed informations on the characteristics of the devices used for invasive cardiovascular treatment
Expected learning outcomes
- To have knowledge of the pathologies and indications for non-surgical invasive treatments
- To know the contraindications to the use of non-surgical invasive techniques
- To Know the characteristics of the devices used
- To know the contraindications to the use of non-surgical invasive techniques
- To Know the characteristics of the devices used
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Prerequisites for admission
No prior knowledge is required
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam will be written. It will mainly consist of multiple choice questions with the addition of some open questions, in addition it will be possible, at the discretion of the teacher, to carry out an additional oral test.
Invasive cardiology
Course syllabus
Vascular approaches: selection, closure and prevention methods, recognition and treatment of complications.
coronary angiography
Anti-aggregation and anticoagulation during interventional procedures.
The stent and prostheses: design, materials, polymers, drugs and platforms of the future.
Angioplasty techniques of the lower limbs and for the rescue of limbs.
Carotid and renal angioplasty techniques.
Selection of patients and aortic prosthesis implantation techniques in the pathology of the thoracic and abdominal aorta.
Valvulopathy treatment: from valvuloplasty to percutaneous replacement.
coronary angiography
Anti-aggregation and anticoagulation during interventional procedures.
The stent and prostheses: design, materials, polymers, drugs and platforms of the future.
Angioplasty techniques of the lower limbs and for the rescue of limbs.
Carotid and renal angioplasty techniques.
Selection of patients and aortic prosthesis implantation techniques in the pathology of the thoracic and abdominal aorta.
Valvulopathy treatment: from valvuloplasty to percutaneous replacement.
Teaching methods
The courses will include lectures with the possible addition of laboratory exercises
Teaching Resources
Carlo Di Mario, George Dangas, Nicholas N. Kipshidze - Interventional Cardiology -John Wiley & Sons Inc
Invasive cardiovascular procedures
Course syllabus
Vascular approaches: selection, closure and prevention methods, recognition and treatment of complications.
* Anti-aggregation and anticoagulation during interventional procedures.
* The stent and prostheses: design, materials, polymers, drugs and platforms of the future.
* Angioplasty techniques of the lower limbs and for the rescue of limbs.
* Carotid and renal angioplasty techniques.
* Patient selection and aortic prosthesis implantation techniques in the pathology of the thoracic and abdominal aorta.
* Treatment of valvulopathies: from valvuloplasty to percutaneous replacement.
* Anti-aggregation and anticoagulation during interventional procedures.
* The stent and prostheses: design, materials, polymers, drugs and platforms of the future.
* Angioplasty techniques of the lower limbs and for the rescue of limbs.
* Carotid and renal angioplasty techniques.
* Patient selection and aortic prosthesis implantation techniques in the pathology of the thoracic and abdominal aorta.
* Treatment of valvulopathies: from valvuloplasty to percutaneous replacement.
Teaching methods
The courses will include lectures with the possible addition of laboratory exercises
Teaching Resources
Guido Regina Chirurgia Vascolare ed Endovascolare. Piccin
Kenneth L. Franco, Vinod H. Thourani Cardiothoracic Surgery. review Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Kenneth L. Franco, Vinod H. Thourani Cardiothoracic Surgery. review Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
Applied medical-scientific techniques
Course syllabus
Cardio-pulmonary support during interventional cardiology procedure
Cardio-pulmonary support during electrophysiology procedure
Hybrid room: skills Assistance with transcatheter valve implantation procedure
Organization and predefined roles of the emergency response team Crimping techniques
Cardio-pulmonary support during electrophysiology procedure
Hybrid room: skills Assistance with transcatheter valve implantation procedure
Organization and predefined roles of the emergency response team Crimping techniques
Teaching methods
The courses will include lectures with the possible addition of laboratory exercises
Teaching Resources
Linda B. Mongero, James R.Beck ON BYPASS Advanced Perfusione techiques - Humana Press
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Professor:
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Professor:
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Professor(s)