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Module

CVR8007 : Diagnostic Approaches and Management Strategies in Cardiac Science

  • Offered for Year: 2024/25
  • Module Leader(s): Mr Peter Luke
  • Lecturer: Professor Ioakim Spyridopoulos, Dr Sam Orange, Mr Christopher Cox, Professor Christopher Eggett, Dr Kieren Hollingsworth, Ms Kathia Fiaschi, Mr Nicholas Vennart
  • Owning School: School of Medical Education
  • Teaching Location: Mixed Location
Semesters

Your programme is made up of credits, the total differs on programme to programme.

Semester 1 Credit Value: 10
Semester 2 Credit Value: 10
ECTS Credits: 10.0
European Credit Transfer System

Aims

This module provides the underpinning knowledge aligned with the work based practical training programme in cardiac science. The module has three sections: non-invasive diagnostics, invasive diagnostics and therapeutic interventions. Within each of these areas, students gain an understanding of the techniques involved, as well as the ability to interpret results and write reports for a range of cardiac procedures.

Outline Of Syllabus

Non-invasive diagnostics:
Cardiopulmonary exercise testing
Cardiac ultrasound
Cardiac haemodynamic and angiographic investigations
Cardiac rhythm management
Implantable loop recorders
Cardiac Pharmacology

Teaching Methods

Teaching Activities
Category Activity Number Length Student Hours Comment
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion111:3016:30Examination prep
Structured Guided LearningLecture materials391:0039:00Present in person
Guided Independent StudyAssessment preparation and completion25:0010:00Written exercise
Guided Independent StudyDirected research and reading401:0040:00N/A
Scheduled Learning And Teaching ActivitiesSmall group teaching31:304:30Present in person
Guided Independent StudyReflective learning activity48:0032:00PBL Case Study
Guided Independent StudyStudent-led group activity42:3010:00PBL
Guided Independent StudyIndependent study481:0048:00N/A
Total200:00
Teaching Rationale And Relationship

The knowledge that underpins this specialist module in cardiology will be delivered via lectures in the intensive face to face teaching week at the beginning of the academic year.

Lectures will be supplemented by small group teaching and by directed independent reading and research. Students learn how to undertake project-based learning in the workplace - this delivered through lectures, small group teaching and supported by directed reading, research and independent study.

Assessment Methods

The format of resits will be determined by the Board of Examiners

Exams
Description Length Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written Examination1202A50PIP (closed book) Inspera examination. In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the exam.
Exam Pairings
Module Code Module Title Semester Comment
Vascular Science 12N/A
Upper Gastrointestinal Physiology 1 (E-learning)2N/A
Other Assessment
Description Semester When Set Percentage Comment
Written exercise2M502000 Word written exercise
Assessment Rationale And Relationship

The exam assesses the students' critical understanding of the fundamentals of cardiovascular disorders.
In order to pass this module candidates must achieve a mark of at least 50% in the written examination.


The written exercise assesses the students ability to critically appraise knowledge and information and make decisions about the application of that knowledge. The case study also evaluates written skills and the student’s appreciation of ethical and governance issues in a clinical setting. In addition the case study demonstrates the student's literacy, computer skills and ability to synthesise and present knowledge.

Reading Lists

Timetable