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.
Myocardial Infarction
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University of Zurich
Programa - O que você aprenderá com este curso
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1Our 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 vídeos (total de (Total 23 mín.) min), 1 leitura, 4 testes
3 videos
Blood Vessels and Coronary Arteries6min
Sympathetic Nervous System7min
1 leituras
Further Readings30min
4 exercícios práticos
Anatomy and Function6min
Blood Vessels and Coronary Arteries6min
Sympathetic Nervous System6min
Assessment Module 130min
Semana
2Risk 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 vídeos (total de (Total 68 mín.) min), 5 leituras, 7 testes
8 videos
Aging6min
Myograph5min
Cycling Stretch Machine5min
Smoking8min
Hypertension/RAAS11min
Lipids9min
Diabetes8min
Sports Cardiology / Physical Exercise13min
5 leituras
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics20min
Smoking Cessation30min
Aging, Acculturation, Salt Intake, and Hypertension in the Kuna of Panama20min
Further Reading30min
Further Reading20min
7 exercícios práticos
Aging6min
Smoking6min
Hypertension6min
Lipids6min
Diabetes6min
Sports Cardiology / Physical Exercise6min
Assessment Module 230min
Semana
3Acute 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 vídeos (total de (Total 54 mín.) min), 3 leituras, 7 testes
6 videos
Early Medical Treatment6min
The Role of Imaging7min
Percutaneous Intervention12min
Takotsubo Syndrome7min
Acute Myocarditis7min
3 leituras
Further Readings45min
Further Reading30min
Further Reading30min
7 exercícios práticos
Diagnosis Emergency measures in Acute Coronary Syndrome6min
Early Medical Treatment6min
The Role of Imaging6min
Percutaneous Intervention4min
Takotsubo Syndrome6min
Acute Myocarditis6min
Assessment Module 330min
Semana
4Acute 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 vídeos (total de (Total 39 mín.) min), 3 leituras, 3 testes
3 leituras
Further Reading30min
Further Reading30min
Impact of Inflammation30min
3 exercícios práticos
Rehabilitation6min
Secondary Prevention6min
Assessment Module 430min
Instrutores
Prof. Thomas F. Lüscher
MD, FRCP, FESC, FACCProfessor and Director of the Cardiology Department, University Heart Center Zurich, University Hospital Zurich
Sobre University of 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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