This module is concerned with the area of vascular physiology and vascular imaging/measurements on patients in a clinical setting, for the purpose of evaluation and diagnosis of the patient’s condition, using sophisticated vascular equipment. The module comprises of both taught material and an eight week practical/work based placement in an appropriate vascular laboratory.
The aim of the module is to develop a conceptual and applied understanding of the role of vascular measurements in the evaluation of a patient’s condition. It also aims to develop necessary key skills to enable the student to work in a vascular laboratory environment, and be able to conduct, interpret, report and know limitations of basic diagnostic tests, as well as being knowledgeable regarding advanced vascular test procedures.
Upper and Lower Limb Arterial
Epidemiology and pathology of Peripheral Vascular Disease: Atherosclerosis, embolism, thrombosis,
Aneurysm. Acquired, congenital.
Manifestations and symptoms of Peripheral Vascular Disease, Intermittent Claudication, Critical Limb
Ischemia, ulcerations, gangrene. Raynaud’s.
Risk Factors for PVD; Modifiable, non modifiable.
Diagnostic Tests; ABI, Segmentals, TBI, waveform analysis, stress test. Duplex ultrasound.
Normal/expected and abnormal results.
Basic Principles behind tests, indications and applications of tests, equipment set-up, contraindications, SVT
and local protocols, Interpretation, artefact and limitations of tests.
Treatment options.
Differential Diagnosis.
Cerebrovascular
Epidemiology and pathology of Cerebrovascular Disease: Atherosclerosis, embolism, thrombosis, Aneurysm.
Acquired, congenital.
Manifestations and symptoms of Cerebrovascular Disease; Stroke, TIA, vertobasilar insufficiency, specific,
non specific
Risk Factors for Cerebrovascular disease; Modifiable, non modifiable.
Diagnostic Test;Duplex carotid ultrasound.
Normal/expected and abnormal results.
Basic Principles behind tests, indications and applications of test, equipment set-up, contraindications, SVT
and local protocols, Interpretation, artefact and limitations of tests.
Treatment options.
Differential Diagnosis.
Classroom based teaching, lectures, demonstrations, group work, role play, presentations, problem based learning, web based learning, self-directed learning. Students also learn through observing and performing diagnostic tests in the hospital placement. Group discussions. Peer learning.One to one learning with onsite practice educator. Tutorials.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Formal Examination | 45 |
| Other Assessment(s) | 55 |