Outcomes for Graduates ref. in parentheses

Students should be able to

1. Apply their knowledge of the normal anatomy and physiology of the heart and vascular system to explain the pathophysiology of the heart and vascular system and the scientific basis of therapeutics of cardiac disease. [8a, 8b, 8e, 8f, 17b]
2. Apply their knowledge of the normal structure and function of the cardiovascular system, including the limbs, and their knowledge of lipid metabolism and other molecular components of systems to explain the pathophysiology of peripheral vascular disease, its investigation, and the scientific basis of the therapeutics of peripheral vascular disease. [8a, 8b, 8c, 8d, 8e, 17b]
3. Describe cardiovascular epidemiology, genetics and risk factors, considering how the diversity of the population determines the pattern of presentations in the UK and globally. [11a, 11f, 11j]
4. Apply understanding of the relative merits of imaging technologies as tools for clinical investigation to contribute to the development of a plan of investigation and treatment. [8c, 8d, 14c]
5. Apply understanding of the psychological and sociological aspects of disease to the assessment and management planning of a patient presenting with vascular disease, and demonstrate this in presenting the case to a clinical teacher. [9a, 9b, 9c, 9d, 9e, 9f, 10b, 10c, 10d, 10e, 13a, 13b, 13f, 14g, 15a, 20b]
6. Demonstrate understanding of the importance of lifestyle and behaviors on cardiovascular risk. [9a, 9d, 10d, 11b, 11g, 11h]
7. Clerk a patient with a vascular condition, consider the differential diagnosis with a clinical teacher and evaluate options for the investigation of the patient before developing an investigation plan. [8c, 8d, 13a, 13c, 13d, 14a, 14b, 14c]
8. Clerk a vascular patient and contribute the findings to a multidisciplinary care planning meeting, considering the role of self-care and non-health agencies in promoting treatment and recovery. [9b, 9e, 9f, 10d, 10e, 13a, 13b, 13c, 13d, 13f, 13g, 14f, 14g, 14h, 15a, 20b, 22a, 22b, 22c, 23g]
9. Observe and participate in the assessment and early management of acutely unwell patients with vascular disorders, and discuss the role of team members in this process. [13a, 13c, 14a-g, 16a, 16b, 6c, 16d, 16e, 22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 23a, 23b]