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.
Master the normal physiology of the cardiovascular systems, illustrating them with elements of pathophysiology.
Objectives for each chapter will be available on Webcampus.
Course content for the Cardiovascular Physiology section (Prof F Demeure); 39 hours of theoretical classes
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
Content of practical and tutorials
Mandatory electrocardiography tutorials (F Demeure, A Gueddes, O Xhaet)
Hypertrophies
Myocardial ischaemia and infarction
Bundle branch blocks and other conduction disorders
Pre-excitations and rhythm disorders
Electrolyte abnormalities and drug effects
Compulsory practical work (A Pierson, XXX)
The cardiac cycle
Introduction to the ECG
Introduction to cardiovascular semiology
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