Module overview
Aims and Objectives
Learning Outcomes
Learning Outcomes
Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:
- Discuss the physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology related to cardiac catheterisation led procedures and cardiac rhythm management.
- Critically evaluate the importance of patient centred care for a diverse range of patients.
- Evaluate practice and principles of invasive cardiology, including: - Pressure measurement systems - Catheter based procedures - Cardiac rhythm management
- Actively seek accurate and validated information from all available sources with respect to cardiac procedures.
Syllabus
Learning and Teaching
Teaching and learning methods
Type | Hours |
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Independent Study | 325 |
Lecture | 50 |
Total study time | 375 |
Resources & Reading list
Textbooks
Barold, S (2010). Cardiac Pacemakers and Resynchronisation. Wiley-Blackwell.
Kumar, P. & Clark, M (2017). Clinical Medicine. Elsevier.
Fogoros, R (2006). Electrophysiologic Testing. Wiley and Sons.
Bono, R (2011). Braunwald’s Heart Disease. Elsevier.
Gunning, M (2007). Essential Cardiac Catheterization. Hodder Arnold.
Ellenbogen, K (2008). Cardiac Pacing and ICDs. Blackwell Publishing.
Morton, K (2016). The Cardiac Catheterization Handbook. Elsevier.
Chow, A (2006). Implantable Cardiac Pacemakers and Defibrillators: all you wanted to know. Blackwell Publishing.
Assessment
Assessment strategy
Both summative components must be passed.Formative
This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.
Blackboard-based self-assessment exercises and quizzes
- Assessment Type: Formative
- Feedback:
- Final Assessment: No
- Group Work: No
Summative
This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Exam | 50% |
Essay | 50% |
Referral
This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.
Method | Percentage contribution |
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Exam | 50% |
Essay | 50% |
Repeat Information
Repeat type: External