Cardiovascular diseases are – according to the (World Health Organization (WHO) – the number one cause of death globally. Myocardial infarction (heart attack) is the most prominent under the Cardiovascular diseases. In Switzerland alone, the risk to develop a coronary heart disease during life time is around 25% for men and 18% for women.
Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behavioral risk factors, the understanding of these risk factors, their mechanisms and impact on the cardiovascular system.
In this context our course aims to approach the complex field of myocardial infarction in two respects: medical education and awareness of a broader audience.
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Université de Zurich
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Programme du cours : ce que vous apprendrez dans ce cours
Semaine
12 heures pour terminer
Our Heart and Cardiovascular System
This first module of this course focuses on the heart and the cardiovascular system. The first lecture covers the anatomy and function of the heart, explaining the basic glossary which you will encounter during this course. The second lecture displays the various types of blood vessels and arteries. This is helpful to understand the final lecture of this module: the sympathetic nervous system. This lecture will discuss the external influences that have a direct impact on our nervous system, including the physiological effects and clinical consequences.
3 vidéos (Total 23 min), 1 lecture, 4 quiz
3 vidéos
Blood Vessels and Coronary Arteries6 min
Sympathetic Nervous System7 min
1 lecture
Further Readings30 min
4 exercices pour s'entraîner
Anatomy and Function6 min
Blood Vessels and Coronary Arteries6 min
Sympathetic Nervous System6 min
Assessment Module 130 min
Semaine
24 heures pour terminer
Risk Factors and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
Whereas the first module focuses on different physiological aspects of the heart and the cardiovascular system, the second module considers several external risk factors which can cause a myocardial infarction. This module not only discusses the risks such as aging, smoking, hypertension, lipids and diabetes, but also explains which preventive measures can be employed to minimize the risk of a heart attack, for example, by focusing on physical exercise to increase life expectancy and the personal health.
8 vidéos (Total 68 min), 5 lectures, 7 quiz
8 vidéos
Aging6 min
Myograph5 min
Cycling Stretch Machine5 min
Smoking8 min
Hypertension/RAAS11 min
Lipids9 min
Diabetes8 min
Sports Cardiology / Physical Exercise13 min
5 lectures
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics20 min
Smoking Cessation30 min
Aging, Acculturation, Salt Intake, and Hypertension in the Kuna of Panama20 min
Further Reading30 min
Further Reading20 min
7 exercices pour s'entraîner
Aging6 min
Smoking6 min
Hypertension6 min
Lipids6 min
Diabetes6 min
Sports Cardiology / Physical Exercise6 min
Assessment Module 230 min
Semaine
34 heures pour terminer
Acute Coronary Syndrome: Diagnosis & Early Management
This module focuses on different methods and approaches to deal with acute coronary syndrome, which in the worst case can lead to an acute heart attack. To provide you with a clearer idea of what can lead to myocardial infarction, this module concentrates on a variety of specific cardiac diseases, their mechanisms, the medical tools used to detect them, as well as on the appropriate therapeutic approach to prevent cardiac events.
6 vidéos (Total 54 min), 3 lectures, 7 quiz
6 vidéos
Early Medical Treatment6 min
The Role of Imaging7 min
Percutaneous Intervention12 min
Takotsubo Syndrome7 min
Acute Myocarditis7 min
3 lectures
Further Readings45 min
Further Reading30 min
Further Reading30 min
7 exercices pour s'entraîner
Diagnosis Emergency measures in Acute Coronary Syndrome6 min
Early Medical Treatment6 min
The Role of Imaging6 min
Percutaneous Intervention4 min
Takotsubo Syndrome6 min
Acute Myocarditis6 min
Assessment Module 330 min
Semaine
43 heures pour terminer
Acute Coronary Syndrome: Follow up and Rehabilitation
Module four illustrates the methods employed to improve cardiac rehabilitation. Moreover, this module focuses on the secondary prevention to avoid the risk of myocardial infarction. This involves the analysis of external and biological factors which can cause cardiac diseases and explains the mechanisms needed to change bad behavioral patterns. There are several factors in life which can be easily altered to improve the personal wellbeing and those are discussed in this section.
3 vidéos (Total 39 min), 3 lectures, 3 quiz
3 lectures
Further Reading30 min
Further Reading30 min
Impact of Inflammation30 min
3 exercices pour s'entraîner
Rehabilitation6 min
Secondary Prevention6 min
Assessment Module 430 min
Semaine
54 heures pour terminer
Heart Failure: Final Stage of Coronary Heart Diseases
The last module focuses on the pathophysiological aspect of heart diseases by illustrating the chain of cause of heart failure. The module also explains how we can diagnose a potential heart failure by correctly analyzing the clinical symptoms and signs. Echocardiography is the most important tool to identify the condition of the heart and to diagnose heart failure. To minimize the risk of heart failure, it is important to inform the patients about possible therapeutic approaches. Therefore, the last part of this module discusses both medical and device therapies and introduces assist devices in correlation with transplantation as last possible treatment method.
5 vidéos (Total 38 min), 4 lectures, 6 quiz
5 vidéos
Pathophysiology9 min
Diagnosis8 min
Medical Therapy6 min
Device Therapy7 min
Assist Devices and Transplantation6 min
4 lectures
Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment20 min
Further Reading30 min
Further Reading30 min
Further Readings50 min
6 exercices pour s'entraîner
Pathophysiology6 min
Diagnosis6 min
Medical Therapy6 min
Device Therapy6 min
Assist Devices and Transplantation6 min
Assessment Module 530 min
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Recommend everyone to take this course to gain a better understanding of their own heart.
Very succinct and clear explanation to causes, treatment and aftermath of MI.
Enseignant
Prof. Thomas F. Lüscher
MD, FRCP, FESC, FACCProfessor and Director of the Cardiology Department, University Heart Center Zurich, University Hospital Zurich
À propos de Université de Zurich
Founded in 1833, the University of Zurich (UZH) is Switzerland’s largest university, with a current enrollment of over 26,000 students. Made up of seven faculties covering approximately 100 different subject areas, UZH is proud to offer the most comprehensive academic program in the country.
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