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Integrated drug therapy: Circulatory system

Course Description: This course aims to study the causes of cardiovascular diseases and link them with drug therapy concepts, such as their mechanism of action in the body, chemical structure, and pharmaceutical dosage form. The course will also focus on selecting therapeutic plans for patients with cardiovascular diseases, including choosing the appropriate drug, designing a dosage regimen, as well as considering drug-drug and drug-disease interactions, and monitoring drug concentration to ensure therapeutic efficacy and avoid side effects.

Credits: 6

Prerequisites: 251 PHP

Objectives of the course :

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
1. Description of the pathophysiological processes of cardiovascular diseases.
2. Explanation of the action of drugs used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
3. Clarifying the relationships between the structure and activity of drugs used to treat cardiovascular diseases.
4. Description of the therapeutic plan, including appropriate pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments for cardiovascular patients.
5. Discuss the logical foundations, reasonable solutions, and practical approaches to problems related to the treatment plan.
6. Describe the desired outcomes of pharmacotherapy.
7. Develop a plan to monitor drug efficacy, side effects, treatment adherence, and drug interactions.

Course outputs :

Knowledge and understanding:
1. Description of the pathophysiology, risk factors, complications, and clinical symptoms of cardiovascular diseases.
Clarification of the relationship between the metabolism, synthesis, and activity of drugs used in the treatment of cardiovascular diseases.
3. Description of drug delivery methods within the body, their pharmaceutical formulations, and their use in treating cardiovascular diseases.
4. Explanation of the mechanism of action of drugs used to treat cardiovascular diseases.
5. Identifying the role of pharmacists according to legal, ethical, and professional standards in health promotion, prevention, and treatment.

Skills:
1. Identify therapeutic alternatives and prioritize them to tailor individualized treatment plans for each patient.
2. Identify drug-related problems associated with the management of cardiovascular patients.
3. Monitor the therapeutic outcomes and adverse effects of drug therapy used in managing cardiovascular patients.

Values, autonomy and responsibility:
Demonstrate the ability to work within a team.
2- Design an appropriate care plan to manage patients with various cardiovascular diseases.
3. Demonstrate the ability to self-learn.

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Last updated: 2026-05-17