Summary

This module will introduce principles of paediatric cardiology and cardiac intensive care. Over the course of the week, we will discuss cardiac anatomy and physiology, before moving on to post-natal management of cardiac disease, and subsequent management at specialist centres from the perspectives of the cardiologist, the anaesthetic and surgical teams, as well as the cardiac intensive care team. We will also spend some time looking at arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension and heart failure, with a focus on underlying pathophysiology and management strategies (including mechanical circulatory support).

You will also critically review literature and latest advancements in the field, and present this in a poster with an oral session.



Learning objectives and outcomes



After taking this module, you will be able to:

Describe the underlying physiology & anatomy of paediatric cardiac disease.
 Understand the principles of management – both surgical and medical.
 Describe and suggest management strategies for arrhythmia
 Understand the pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension and heart failure
 Describe management strategies for the above.

Who is this module for?


This is a core module for the MSc Paediatrics and Child Health: Intensive Care and an optional module for all other MSc Paediatric and Child Health Pathways, aimed at those with a genuine interest in cardiology and cardiac critical care.

 

Teaching and Learning Methods

 

You will receive 5 days of interactive online lectures/workshops, which will supplement learning through self-directed study.


Assessment


You will need to create a poster and up to date literature review on a topic relevant to the module. You will also be assessed via oral presentation of the topic to the examiners and student group.

Module Outline:

The aim of this module is to cover the concepts from physics that lay the foundations for the understanding of how atoms and molecules behave....

Module Outline:

The aim of this module is to cover the concepts from physics that lay the foundations for the understanding of how atoms and molecules behave. Basic mathematical tools will also be introduced that are needed. The course material is linked to, but extends considerably, A-level physics and related courses.Module Aims:
At the end of the module students should be able to:
1. Understand the concepts of classical mechanics (energy, forces and momenta) and how can be used to describe the motion of particles.
2. Use Newton’s equations of motion to calculate particle trajectories.
3. Use the mathematics of vectors and matrices needed to solve mechanics problems
4. Understand how electrostatics describes the forces between charged particles.
5. Understand the behaviour of waves and the concept of electromagnetic fields.
6. Understand the basic concepts of quantum mechanics and how it links to classical mechanics.
7. Understand how to describe light and the principles of optics.Teaching and Learning Methods:
Lectures: The topics will be introduced through a blended delivery of asynchronous videos with online activities, and support hours.

Workshops: Your learning is supported by practical workshop sessions, for which questions will be available in advance. It is expected that you review the lecture material and attempt the questions during the workshops. However you will derive the most benefit if you attempt questions prior to the workshops so you can receive feedback on your understanding of the module material.

Self-study: In addition to timetabled hours it is expected that you engage in self-study in order to master the material. This can take the form of practicing example questions (workshop questions, additional questions available on Moodle and past exam questions) and further reading in textbooks and online.