CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASES FROM A GENDER PERSPECTIVE
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- Versione italiana
- Academic year
- 2022/2023
- Teacher
- VALERIA RAPARELLI
- Credits
- 1
- Didactic period
- Secondo Semestre
- SSD
- MED/09
Training objectives
- Knowledge and understanding of the differences related to biological sex and sociocultural gender in the epidemiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, diagnosis, and response to treatment of cardiovascular disease
To develop knowledge on and to apply the bio-psycho-social multidimensional approach to individuals at risk or affected by cardiovascular disease towards a tailored care management in the precision medicine era
Knowledge and application of methodological tools for a critical appraisal of the literature on cardiovascular disease, and for a proper assessment of the applicability of scientific findings in the clinical practice.
Identify gaps in research methodologies and public misconceptions associated with sex differences in cardiovascular disease. Prerequisites
- Have attended the course of Clinical Methodology I-II and Pharmacology (II and III year), Cardiology (V year) - CdL Medicine and Surgery
Course programme
- Updates on sex- and gender-related differences in the epidemiology, pathogenesis, manifestations, diagnosis, and response to guideline-recommended treatment of cardiovascular disease. (Specific focus on ischemic heart disease, heart failure and atrial fibrillation)
Multidimensional approach for cardiovascular risk estimation considering individuals’ sex and gender Didactic methods
- Recorded Lessons (Google classroom)
Journal Club
Additional material for interactive cases Learning assessment procedures
- Multiple-choice questionnaire (30 questions) + 1 question for honors
Please notice: due to COVID-19 Pandemic, the test will be performed online (Google Meet) Reference texts
- Trainer PowerPoint presentation
Scientific Articles
Supplemental Material:
Online IGH training modules
(https://www.cihr-irsc-igh-isfh.ca/course/index.php)
https://cihr-irsc.gc.ca/e/52608.html
