Learning outcomes

Courses in human physiology are designed to prepare students for a pathophysiological approach to diseases, an understanding of their causes and how they develop. To do this, it is necessary to understand the normal functioning of organs classically grouped into systems (respiratory, cardiovascular, renal, digestive, etc.). The course is devoted to cardiovascular physiology. It also includes an introduction to the electrocardiogram and its interpretation.

Goals

Master the normal physiology of the cardiovascular systems, illustrating them with elements of pathophysiology.

Objectives for each chapter will be available on Webcampus.

Content

Course content for the Cardiovascular Physiology section

   Introduction - Overview of the cardiovascular system

   Cardiac pump, cycle and work

   Cardiac electrophysiology, excitation-contraction coupling and their regulation

   Determinants and assessment of ejected volume and cardiac output

   Vascular haemodynamics

   Regulation of arterial pressure and local blood flow

   Vascular endothelium

   Microcirculation, exchange of water and solutes with tissues

   Specialised circulations

   Coordinated responses of the cardiovascular system

   Physiopathology


Teaching methods

Ex-cathedra lectures of the "classic" type, in audience, based on slide shows. All projected slideshows are available via WebCampus.

Assessment method

Certificate assessment

A final individual mark is awarded for the certificate assessment; this final mark is represented :

    for ...% by the mark of the final examination - Cardiovascular Physiology section,

    for ... % by the mark obtained in the final examination - ECG section,

Arrangements for the final examination - Cardiovascular Physiology section

Arrangements for the final examination - ECG section

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Medicine Standard 0 5
Bachelor in Medicine Standard 2 5