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Course Description: This course covers the cardiovascular system and its problems. It includes general and specific objectives that integrate basic and clinical sciences with required skills. The objectives aim to introduce students to the anatomy and histology of the heart and blood vessels, their contents, development, and functions. It also covers congenital defects, valvular diseases, stenosis and occlusion of coronary arteries, atherosclerosis, and dilation of other vessels. It includes methods for clinical examination, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases arising from the aforementioned disorders in individuals and communities.

Credits: 7

Objectives of the course :

1. Explain the basic anatomy and histology of the heart.
2. Identifying the major arteries and veins in the body, naming the body region each supplies, and the basic anatomy, physiology, and function of the vascular system.
3. Be familiar with the normal growth of the circulatory system and fetal circulation.
4. Understanding the functions of the heart as a pump, the heart valves, and the characteristics of the cardiac cycle, as well as the generation and conduction of electrical impulses in the heart and the mechanism of peripheral pumping
5. Has knowledge of cardiovascular dynamics such as pulse, blood pressure, and general peripheral resistance.
6. Identifying the unique features of special circulatory pathways such as the coronary circulation and the hepatic portal circulation.
7. Explanation of fuel supply and metabolism in the heart.
8. Explanation of lipoprotein and cholesterol metabolism and their role in cardiovascular diseases.
9. Recognize common health problems and be aware of the rationale for common screenings used in cardiovascular diseases.
10. Explanation of how to treat common circulatory system diseases, including primary and secondary prevention.

Course outputs :

1. Describe the development, normal structure, and function of the cardiovascular system comprehensively and cohesively, taking into account behavioral and social aspects.
2. Identification of different types of human diseases affecting the cardiovascular system, and description of their pathogenesis and clinical manifestations.
3. Description of the management (treatment) principles for different types of cardiovascular diseases affecting the human cardiovascular system, focusing on life-threatening and common conditions, from a community-oriented approach.
4. Safely perform a general and localized examination of the cardiovascular system.
5. Safely use appropriate cardiovascular diagnostic procedures in a simulation center.
6. Integrating medical knowledge for a deeper understanding to reach evidence-based decisions about the health of individuals and the community for medical conditions associated with the cardiovascular system.
Demonstrate the ability to work effectively within a team in an educational setting and practice leadership when appropriate.
8. Identify their special educational needs and demonstrate responsibility for guided self-learning.
Demonstrate written and oral communication skills with colleagues and faculty.
10. Demonstrate the ability to use Information and Communication Technology (ICT) for learning.
11. Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior in personal and professional relationships across diverse learning environments.

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Last updated: 2026-05-04