Cardiovascular diseases are – according to the (World Health Organization (WHO) – the number one cause of death globally. Myocardial infarction (heart attack) is the most prominent under the Cardiovascular diseases. In Switzerland alone, the risk to develop a coronary heart disease during life time is around 25% for men and 18% for women.
Most cardiovascular diseases can be prevented by addressing behavioral risk factors, the understanding of these risk factors, their mechanisms and impact on the cardiovascular system.
In this context our course aims to approach the complex field of myocardial infarction in two respects: medical education and awareness of a broader audience.
Myocardial Infarction
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University of Zurich
Programa - Qué aprenderás en este curso
Semana
1Our Heart and Cardiovascular System
This first module of this course focuses on the heart and the cardiovascular system. The first lecture covers the anatomy and function of the heart, explaining the basic glossary which you will encounter during this course. The second lecture displays the various types of blood vessels and arteries. This is helpful to understand the final lecture of this module: the sympathetic nervous system. This lecture will discuss the external influences that have a direct impact on our nervous system, including the physiological effects and clinical consequences.
3 videos (Total 23 minutos), 1 reading, 4 quizzes
3 videos
Blood Vessels and Coronary Arteries6m
Sympathetic Nervous System7m
1 lectura
Further Readings30m
4 ejercicios de práctica
Anatomy and Function6m
Blood Vessels and Coronary Arteries6m
Sympathetic Nervous System6m
Assessment Module 130m
Semana
2Risk Factors and Prevention of Cardiovascular Diseases
Whereas the first module focuses on different physiological aspects of the heart and the cardiovascular system, the second module considers several external risk factors which can cause a myocardial infarction. This module not only discusses the risks such as aging, smoking, hypertension, lipids and diabetes, but also explains which preventive measures can be employed to minimize the risk of a heart attack, for example, by focusing on physical exercise to increase life expectancy and the personal health.
8 videos (Total 68 minutos), 5 readings, 7 quizzes
8 videos
Aging6m
Myograph5m
Cycling Stretch Machine5m
Smoking8m
Hypertension/RAAS11m
Lipids9m
Diabetes8m
Sports Cardiology / Physical Exercise13m
5 lecturas
Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics20m
Smoking Cessation30m
Aging, Acculturation, Salt Intake, and Hypertension in the Kuna of Panama20m
Further Reading30m
Further Reading20m
7 ejercicios de práctica
Aging6m
Smoking6m
Hypertension6m
Lipids6m
Diabetes6m
Sports Cardiology / Physical Exercise6m
Assessment Module 230m
Semana
3Acute Coronary Syndrome: Diagnosis & Early Management
This module focuses on different methods and approaches to deal with acute coronary syndrome, which in the worst case can lead to an acute heart attack. To provide you with a clearer idea of what can lead to myocardial infarction, this module concentrates on a variety of specific cardiac diseases, their mechanisms, the medical tools used to detect them, as well as on the appropriate therapeutic approach to prevent cardiac events.
6 videos (Total 54 minutos), 3 readings, 7 quizzes
6 videos
Early Medical Treatment6m
The Role of Imaging7m
Percutaneous Intervention12m
Takotsubo Syndrome7m
Acute Myocarditis7m
3 lecturas
Further Readings45m
Further Reading30m
Further Reading30m
7 ejercicios de práctica
Diagnosis Emergency measures in Acute Coronary Syndrome6m
Early Medical Treatment6m
The Role of Imaging6m
Percutaneous Intervention4m
Takotsubo Syndrome6m
Acute Myocarditis6m
Assessment Module 330m
Semana
4Acute Coronary Syndrome: Follow up and Rehabilitation
Module four illustrates the methods employed to improve cardiac rehabilitation. Moreover, this module focuses on the secondary prevention to avoid the risk of myocardial infarction. This involves the analysis of external and biological factors which can cause cardiac diseases and explains the mechanisms needed to change bad behavioral patterns. There are several factors in life which can be easily altered to improve the personal wellbeing and those are discussed in this section.
3 videos (Total 39 minutos), 3 readings, 3 quizzes
3 lecturas
Further Reading30m
Further Reading30m
Impact of Inflammation30m
3 ejercicios de práctica
Rehabilitation6m
Secondary Prevention6m
Assessment Module 430m
Instructor
Prof. Thomas F. Lüscher
MD, FRCP, FESC, FACCProfessor and Director of the Cardiology Department, University Heart Center Zurich, University Hospital Zurich
Acerca de University of Zurich
Founded in 1833, the University of Zurich (UZH) is Switzerland’s largest university, with a current enrollment of over 26,000 students. Made up of seven faculties covering approximately 100 different subject areas, UZH is proud to offer the most comprehensive academic program in the country.
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