Course: Ultrasound imaging in cardiology 1

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Course title Ultrasound imaging in cardiology 1
Course code FZS/UM1
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + Lesson
Level of course Master
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 3
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory-optional
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements Course does not contain work placement
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Roubíček Tomáš, doc. MUDr. Ph.D.
  • Beran Tomáš, MUDr.
  • Pidhorodecký Jan, MUDr.
  • Lindauer Vojtěch, Ing.
  • Souček Tomáš, Ing.
Course content
Lectures: 1) Overview of imaging methods in cardiology 2) Anatomy and physiology of biological signal sources 3) Distribution of ultrasound scanning; biological effects of ultrasound 4) Ultrasound diagnostic devices - principles, types of devices, display options 5) Ultrasound diagnostics - clinical use, indications, benefits and place in the diagnostic process 6) Basic echocardiographic findings - valve defects 7) Basic echocardiographic findings - evaluation of myocardial functions 8) Ultrasound vs. X-ray methods (incl. CT) 9) Ultrasound vs. magnetic resonance 10) Ultrasound vs. methods of nuclear medicine (SPECT, PET) Practical teaching will take place in the form of comprehensive thematic blocks, in which students will acquire theoretical skills on practical examples. Students independently process conclusions from experiments and conduct their own research activities. Exercises: 1) Mathematical-physical description of the ultrasonic field, practical exercises, calculations, vector, matrix description defining the distributed parameters of tissues, attenuation and reflection depending on their biome properties) 2) Mathematical-physical description of the ultrasonic field 3) Modeling and methods of measuring the fluid field in the blood system 4) Modeling and methods of measuring the fluid field in the blood system 5) Modeling and methods of measuring the fluid field in the blood system. Models of flow in arteries, vessels and possibly in capillaries, principle of oximetry, 6) Measurement of fluid field in the lung system, lung capacity and other related phenomena 7) Measurement of the fluid field in the lung system, lung capacity and other related phenomena 8) Measurement of fluid field in the lung system, lung capacity and other related phenomena 9) Practical example of 3D printing of a heart model, insertion of electrodes, Measurements on a heart phantom, principles of modeling. 10) Practical exercises in the electrophysiological laboratory, principles of electrophysiology in examination, sonography

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogue metods(conversation,discussion,brainstorming), Demonstration, Working activities (workshops), Problematic methods (research and exploration)
  • Preparation for exam - 14 hours per semester
  • Class attendance - 48 hours per semester
  • Home preparation for classes - 20 hours per semester
  • Preparation for laboratory testing; outcome analysis - 8 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes of the course unit The aim of the course is to acquaint students with specialized activities focused on scanning, recording and analysis of biological signals, especially in cardiology.
Students obtain knowledge in given course in accordance with requirements and course programme.
Prerequisites
Preconditions are frased in the annotation of the course and in the curriculum of the studying programme.

Assessment methods and criteria
Combined examination, Practical demonstration of acquired skills

Classified credit: - 100% attendance at seminars - oral exam.
Recommended literature
  • ADÁMKOVÁ, Věra. Hodnocení vybraných metod v kardiologii a angiologii pro praxi. Praha: Grada, 2016. ISBN 978-80-247-5763-6.
  • BOEHMEKE, Thomas a Andreas SCHMIDT. Echokardiografie. Praha: Grada, 2009. ISBN 978-80-247-2976-3.
  • BULAVA, Alan. Kardiologie pro nelékařské zdravotnické obory. Praha: Grada, 2017. ISBN 978-80-271-0468-0.
  • EISENBERGER, Martin, Alan BULAVA a Martin FIALA. Základy srdeční elektrofyziologie a katétrových ablací. Praha: Grada, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-3677-8.
  • FERDA, Jiří a kol. Základy zobrazovacích metod. Praha: Galén, 2015. ISBN 978-80-749-2164-3.
  • HANDL, Zdeněk. Externí transtorakální defibrilace a kardiostimulace: teorie a praxe. Brno: NCO NZO, 2011. ISBN 978-80-7013-531-0.
  • HUTYRA, Martin. Kardioembolizační ischemické cévní mozkové příhody: diagnostika, léčba, prevence. Praha: Grada, 2011. ISBN 978-80-247-3816-1.
  • CHOLT, Milan. Cévní sonografie: repetitorium ultrazvukové cévní diagnostiky a atlas nálezů na DVD. Praha: Grada, 2013. ISBN 978-80-247-3974-8.
  • PLEVA, Martin a Petr OUŘEDNÍČEK. MRI srdce: praktické využití z pohledu kardiologa. Praha: Grada, 2012. ISBN 978-80-247-3931-1.
  • TESAŘ, Vladimír a Ondřej VIKLICKÝ. Klinická nefrologie. Praha: Grada, 2015. ISBN 9788024743677.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Health Studies Study plan (Version): Biomedical Engineering (14) Category: Special and interdisciplinary fields 2 Recommended year of study:2, Recommended semester: Winter