TIP412

School of Medicine \ Medicine

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4

Compulsory

Turkish

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Bachelor's and Master’s

It conveys the knowledge, skills and attitudes required for the approach to heart patients, the application of preventive health measures, the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of heart diseases, the application of first-line prophylaxis and treatment to heart patients, the follow-up when necessary and the referral of heart patients to advanced health units upon indication.

Braunwald's Heart Disease: International Edition, The Topol Solution: Textbook of Cardiovascular Medicine, Fuster and Hurst's The Heart, https://www. uptodate. com, https://pubmed. ncbi. nlm. nih. gov

At the end of the cardiology internship, students are expected to have the knowledge and skills to diagnose and differentially diagnose diseases within the scope of cardiology seen in adults, to be able to provide appropriate treatment and follow-up at the level specified in the national core education program, to provide appropriate referral conditions for necessary patients and to refer them to a higher level health center.

1. Lists the procedures and investigations required to provide preventive health measures to cardiology patients.
2. Discusses the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of heart diseases.
3. Defines the presentation, pathophysiology, clinical and laboratory features of common cardiology acute and chronic disorders.
4. Lists the procedures and investigations required for first-line prophylaxis and treatment of heart patients.
5. Lists the procedures and examinations required for diagnosis, differential diagnosis and follow-up of cardiology patients.
6. Defines the initial steps of cardiac echocardiography, Holter ECG monitoring, and cardiac exercise testing.
7. Defines the initial steps of cardiac catheterization and coronary angiography.
8. Defines the initial steps of pericardiocentesis.
9. Explains the treatment of common cardiac disorders.
10. Explain the procedures for outpatient hypertensive patient follow-up.
11. Describe electrophysiological study and pacemaker implantation.
12. Obtains an appropriate and detailed patient history.
13. Performs a detailed physical examination of the cardiac patient.
14. Recognizes cardiopulmonary arrest and provides basic life support.
15. Performs basic clinical procedures and interventions.
16. Obtains samples required for laboratory examinations.
17. Interprets clinical and laboratory data.
18. Assess the patient's blood pressure.
19. Assess the patient's peripheral pulses.
20. Provides a priority problem list.
21. Manages common cardiac disorders and emergencies.
22. Presents patients clearly in written and oral form.
23. Requests consultation when indicated.
24. Refers patients to advanced health units.
25. Uses written and online resources accurately and efficiently to access evidence-based information.
26. Communicates and collaborates effectively with colleagues, faculty, and other members of the healthcare team.
27. Assess and diagnose electrocardiographic findings.
28. Assess serum electrolytes, renal function tests, liver function tests, and thyroid function tests, cardiac biomarkers.
29. Diagnose acute cardiac conditions.
30. Perform cardiac auscultation.
31. Measure blood pressure with sphygmomanometry.
32. Respect and understand the roles, responsibilities, and relationships of primary and specialty care providers.
33. Be analytical and research-oriented, exhibit interpersonal skills and professionalism in dealing with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
34. Respect patient rights, communicate appropriately with patients and families, and provide clear and concise information about the patient's condition.
35. Comply with infection control regulations when working in inpatient and outpatient settings.
36. Accesses the most up-to-date information on heart diseases and evaluates accordingly.
37. Evaluate, records and monitor vital sign.

Week 1: Clinical introduction and information. Distribution of report cards, Creation of work order, Evaluation of Cardiovascular Risk, Anamnesis and Physical Examination in Cardiology, Invasive Diagnostic Methods in Cardiology,
Non-Invasive Diagnostic Methods in Cardiology, Basic principles of ECG, Aortic Valve Diseases, Clinical Practices with Faculty Member, Emergency Department Visits, Coronary Intensive Care/Service Visit, Article or Case Hour with Students
Week 2:
Mitral Valve Diseases,
Peripheral Artery Disease,
Acute Aortic Syndromes,
Hypertension clinical approach,
Acute Rheumatic Fever
Stable Angina Pectoris,
Unstable Angina/Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction, Clinical Practices with Faculty Member, Emergency Department Visits, Coronary Intensive Care/Service Visit, Article or Case Hour with Students
3: Week
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction , Infective Endocarditis , Complications of Myocardial Infarction ,
Pericardial Diseases ,
Cardiomyopathies ,
Heart Failure ,
Cardiogenic Shock ,
Clinical Practices with Faculty Member ,Emergency Room Visits ,Article or Case Hour with Students Coronary Intensive Care Unit/Service Visit.
Week 4:
Pulmonary Hypertension , Sudden Death and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation ,
Other valve diseases ,
Approach to the bradycardic patient ,
Syncope ,
Approach to supraventricular tachycardia ,
Approach to ventricular tachycardia , Clinical Practices with Faculty Member ,Emergency Room Visits ,Coronary Intensive Care Unit/Service Visit,Article or Case Hour with Students

• Internship Report Card: 10 %
• Written Exam: 50 %
• Oral Exam: 40 %