Cardiovascular physiology and ECG [MMEDB209]

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.

Objectives

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 (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