LECTURES: 26 lectures (13 of 2 hours and 13 of 1 hour) in an auditorium (all students together), held throughout the semester (compulsory attendance). The lectures theoretical courses are accompanied by discussion with the students of cases and also by exercises on real cases of corresponding problems.
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STUDENT EVALUATION
The assessment is done by written multiple-choice exams and short-answer questions. In Greek language.
Objective Objectives/Desired Results:
The course is essential for understanding the underlying mechanisms of various diseases. Knowledge of Pathological Physiology is essential for understanding clinical manifestations and is a connecting link between basic sciences and pathological conditions. Pathological Physiology refers to the consequences of disturbances in the normal functioning of the human body. The course material aims to introduce undergraduate students to the Pathology of Diseases. The study of the pathophysiology of diseases also allows the student to understand the underlying mechanisms of diseases as well as their clinical manifestations, with the ultimate goal of applying the appropriate treatment. The final goal of the course is for the student to understand the disorders of the various systems and how they lead to the appearance of the various symptoms and clinical signs of specific diseases. Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to: Searches, analyzes and synthesizes data and information, using the necessary technologies Adapts to new situations To perform autonomous and group work To undertake work in an international and interdisciplinary environment
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Course Description:
Unit 1 Respiratory System: Diseases of the lungs: ventilation disorders, pulmonary circulation disorders, gas exchange disorders, respiratory failure, pathophysiology of asthma and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, pathophysiology of interstitial lung diseases, pulmonary embolism and pulmonary hypertension. Lung functional tests Unit 2 Kidney Diseases, pathophysiology of azotemia , tubular function ( reabsorption – excretion of substances) in normal and reduced kidney mass, pathophysiology of acute renal failure, pathophysiology of edema Unit 3 Electrolytes: Body fluids (volume distribution, composition, circulation), regulation of water and electrolyte balance, sodium disorders, potassium, calcium, phosphorus disorders Unit 4 Acid -base balance: normal plasma solutions, role of lungs, role of kidneys, assessment of acidbase balance -Metabolic disorders of acid- base balance -Respiratory disorders of acid- base balance Unit 5 Cardiovascular disorders: Cardiovascular diseases
Recommended reading:
1. Pathological Physiology, McPhee Stephen J 2. Functional Breathing Test with 52 clinical problems, Type: Paper, K. I. Gourgoulianis 3. Related scientific journals: Related articles from recognized international medical journals