Aims
Emphasis is laid on technical or cardiac physiology aspects which are not covered by standard courses: the aim of this optional course is to awaken or encourage interest in cardiac surgery by presenting some of its leading-edge technologies.
Main themes
15 hours of lectures, divided between 7h30 of anatomy and surgical techniques and 7h30 of physiology and cardiac resuscitation.
Content and teaching methods
M. GOENEN (5h): pre- and post-operative management (surgical risks, myocardial protection, etc.). PH. NOIRHOMME (1h30): assisted circulation. G. EL KHOURY (4h30): vascular surgery. Y. LOUAGIE (3h): surgery for arrhythmia. J. RUBAY (1h30): paediatric cardiac surgery.
Other information (prerequisite, evaluation (assessment methods), course materials recommended readings, ...)
Evaluation: written examination (date to be agreed between lecturers and students). Tools: slides, lecture notes.
Other credits in programs
MED22
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Deuxième année du programme conduisant au grade de docteur en médecine
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(2 credits)
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