DI22B6D - CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES

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ID:
DI22B6D
Duration (hours):
10
CFU:
1
SSD:
MALATTIE DELL'APPARATO CARDIOVASCOLARE
Located in:
CHIETI
Url:
DIETISTIC/CORSO GENERICO Year: 2
Year:
2025
Course Catalogue:
https://unich.coursecatalogue.cineca.it/af/2025?co...

Overview

Date/time interval

Secondo Semestre (03/03/2026 - 30/05/2026)

Syllabus

Course Objectives

Theoretical Knowledge
- Understand the etiology, pathogenesis, and most common clinical manifestations of cardiovascular diseases.
- Acquire knowledge of specific diagnostic techniques for cardiovascular diseases, with particular focus on their applicability in dietetic practice.

Knowledge and Understanding
- Deepen understanding of the pathophysiology of major cardiovascular diseases.
- Gain fundamental concepts related to the prevention and assessment of cardiovascular risk, including nutritional factors.
- Learn and describe the main diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for the integrated management of patients with cardiovascular diseases.

Judgment Autonomy
- Develop the ability to analyze and interpret clinical and instrumental signs and symptoms of cardiovascular diseases to provide targeted nutritional recommendations.
- Design and implement specific nutritional interventions to support patients with cardiovascular diseases, considering individual clinical needs.
- Identify the key aspects of a therapeutic management plan, including the prevention of complications through diet and lifestyle modifications.

Clinical-Nutritional Competencies
- Understand the clinical and nutritional implications associated with the use of cardiovascular medications, assessing possible interactions with diet.
- Integrate knowledge of the dietary needs of patients with cardiovascular diseases to enhance their quality of life.

Communication Skills
- Develop clear and collaborative communication skills with the multidisciplinary healthcare team, with a focus on the dietitian's role.
- Effectively communicate on topics related to cardiovascular prevention and health education, raising patient awareness of the importance of a balanced diet and healthy habits.

Teaching Methods

Frontal lectures

Assessment Methods

Learning outcomes will be assessed through a final oral examination to verify the achievement of the educational objectives.
Evaluation criteria will include the correct use of discipline-specific language, knowledge and mastery of the subject matter, clarity of presentation, and the ability to synthesize and critically analyze cardiovascular pathologies. The student will be asked questions on topics covered in the syllabus. The final grade will be expressed out of thirty. The exam will not be passed if the student demonstrates an inability to answer a question, fails to provide arguments on the topic, or reveals gaps during the discussion with the instructor that prevent understanding of the subject matter.

The exam result will be expressed on a scale of thirty and graded progressively based on the demonstration of knowledge, appropriate use of language, and logical and coherent presentation:
- Basic but incomplete knowledge: grade 18-22/30
- Adequate knowledge and clear presentation: grade 23-25/30
- Good knowledge and ability to discuss topics with proper language and mastery of the subject: grade 26-28/30
- Excellent knowledge of topics, excellent presentation skills, and critical reasoning: grade 28-30/30

Honors will be awarded to students who demonstrate not only a profoundly comprehensive understanding of the course material but also exceptional presentation skills and remarkable critical reasoning ability.

Texts

- Harrison’s Principles of Internal Medicine
- Malattie Cardiovascolari: approccio clinico-scientifico - Edizioni Minerva Medica

Course Language


ITALIAN

More information


fabrizio.ricci@unich.it

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