Preparing for Session 1
| Global: | UNE myLearn |
| Site: | Rotation 1 2020 Simulated surgical experience |
| Book: | Preparing for Session 1 |
| Printed by: | Guest user |
| Date: | Saturday, 18 May 2024, 5:36 PM |
Specific learning objectives
Students should:
- Identify the aetiology of ischaemic heart disease
- Identify the clinical manifestations of ischaemic heart disease
- Identify the indication and contraindications to having coronary artery bypass graft surgery
- Identify the difficulties and complications with performing coronary artery bypass graft surgery
- Gauge current health status of patient by performing a focused but thorough examination
- Identify imaging modalities and appropriate further investigations prior to coronary artery bypass graft surgery.
Skills mastered
Students should:
- Demonstrate the skills of appropriate history taking
- Demonstrate the skills of a cardiac examination.
Guiding questions
To guide your preparation for this session, please ensure you have considered the following questions:
- What are the common risk factors for ischaemic heart disease and how do you risk stratify a patient?
- How do you differentiate an acute myocardial infarction from other similar symptoms?
- What are the factors that govern the management of a blocked coronary artery?
- Compare the risks and benefits of stenting vs open surgery.