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Summary

This module will introduce principles of paediatric cardiology and cardiac intensive care. Over the course of the week, we will discuss cardiac anatomy and physiology, before moving on to post-natal management of cardiac disease, and subsequent management at specialist centres from the perspectives of the cardiologist, the anaesthetic and surgical teams, as well as the cardiac intensive care team. We will also spend some time looking at arrhythmia, pulmonary hypertension and heart failure, with a focus on underlying pathophysiology and management strategies (including mechanical circulatory support).

You will also critically review literature and latest advancements in the field, and present this in a poster with an oral session.

Learning objectives and outcomes

After taking this module, you will be able to:

1. Have gained an understanding of the anatomy and physiology seen in paediatric cardiac disease.Ìý

2. Understand the principles of management – both surgical and medical.Ìý

3. Be able to describe and suggest management strategies for arrhythmia.Ìý

4. Understand the pathophysiology of pulmonary hypertension and heart failure.Ìý

5. Be able to describe management strategies for the above.Ìý

Who is this module for?

This is one of the available core modules for the MSc Paediatrics and Child Health: Intensive Care pathway and an optional module for all other MSc Paediatric and Child Health Pathways, aimed at those with a genuine interest in cardiology and cardiac critical care.ÌýAny Level 7 students interested in taking this as an optional module, please contact the Module leader.

Teaching and Learning MethodsÌý

You will receive 5 days of in person lectures/workshops, which will supplement learning through self-directed study.Ìý

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You will need to create a poster and up to date literature review on a topic relevant to the module. You will also be assessed via oral presentation of the topic to the examiners and student group.Ìý