Eletrophysiology and Ablation

Cardiovascular anatomy and physiology; cardiovascular pathology; Pharmacology

The teaching of the curricular unit is divided into TP and PL. The teaching methods applied to TP components are a) Expository method, in which the principles and concepts are approached as is in the proposed program, using audio visual means: b) the Interactive Method with privileged discussion on major themes introduced in class, and allow a practical integration of theoretical concepts.
In the PL component students are part of the multidisciplinary team in the Eletrophysiology Laboratory, under a senior supervision, developing in real context the instrumental skills arising from the process of theoretical training.
Evaluation of the curricular unit takes the form of written test and continuous evaluation, in TP components and practical evaluation and continuous evaluation in the PL component, complying with the academic regulations. The final mark will result of the application of the following equation: (2*TP + P)/3.

At the end of this curricular unit students should be able to:
-Know the theories that support the pathophysiological phenomena at the level of Arrhythmology;
-Know the indications, contraindications and complications relating to the application of different techniques of diagnosis and therapeutics in Arrhythmology;
-Know the equipment, materials, techniques and protocols of electrophysiological studies.
-Monitor, record and analyze the various parameters in the Protocol of electrophysiological studies applied to cardiac arrhythmias.
-Know the procedure, materials, protocols and interpretation of ILR monitoring.

I. Introduction
Fundaments in Arrhythmology
II. Electrophysiology
1. Electrophysiological study on Arrhythmias
Mapping and eletroanatomical navigation (CARTO, NaV-X, Stereotaxis)
Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias
Ventricular Tachyarhythmias
Sudden death and Chanelopaties
2. Ablation on tachyarrhythmias
Ablation energy sources – radiofrequency; crioablation
Ablation in Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias
Ablation in Ventricular Tachyarhythmias
III. Other procedures
1. Implantable Loop Recorders

The assessment of the course takes the form of a written test and continuous assessment, in the theoretical-practical component, and practical assessment and continuous assessment in the practical component, within the framework of the Academic Regulation.

The final classification will result from the application of the following formula: NF= (2xTP+P)/3.

Approval to the course will take place when the final grade is greater than 10 points.
The access to the Exam periods will obey to the current Academic Regulation.

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