Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular from Coursera

El curso de Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular del adulto pretende mejorar la capacidad del estudiante para llevar a cabo procesos de evaluación de riesgo, clasificación y abordaje diagnóstico para así establecer planes de prevención y tratamiento adecuado en su práctica clínica habitual de las cinco enfermedades más prevalentes en este escenario (ateroesclerosis, hipertensión arterial, falla cardiaca, fibrilación auricular y diabetes mellitus).

El curso cuenta con material didáctico único en su clase para el estudio de esta condición médica dentro de las que se descantan recursos educativos digitales en genially y un video en 3D. Al finalizar el MOOC, los estudiantes tendrán conocimiento actualizado de cinco enfermedades cardiovasculares prevalentes, y mejorarán su capacidad para llevar a cabo procesos de evaluación de riesgo, clasificación y abordaje diagnóstico para así diseñar planes de prevención y tratamiento adecuado en su práctica clínica habitual.

Este curso es para estudiantes de medicina, médicos generales, residentes y especialistas en medicina interna, cardiología y medicina familiar; cualquier médico involucrado en programas de prevención primaria y programas de riesgo cardiovascular.

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Syllabus

Aterosclerosis y dislipidemia

Bienvenido al primer módulo del curso “Profundización y actualización en enfermedad cardiovascular”. En este módulo comprenderá el proceso que va desde la formación de la placa aterosclerótica a la manifestación de la enfermedad cardiovascular y su impacto en la salud global. Tendremos cuatro lecciones en las que abordaremos los siguientes temas: impacto de la enfermedad ateroesclerótica, perfil lipídico, metas de tratamiento y riesgo cardiovascular en el paciente diabético. Se realizará una aproximación didáctica al conocimiento, por medio de video conferencias y animaciones, que permitan el aprendizaje de las temáticas descritas, por esto le invitamos a consultar todos los recursos.

Síndrome coronario agudo

Bienvenido al segundo módulo del curso “Profundización y actualización en enfermedad cardiovascular”. En este módulo compuesto de dos lecciones se abordarán los siguientes temas: síndrome coronario crónico y síndrome coronario agudo. Se realizará una aproximación didáctica al conocimiento por medio de videoconferencias y animaciones, que permitan realizar un abordaje diagnóstico y proponer un plan de tratamiento farmacológico para el infarto agudo de miocardio con y sin elevación del ST. Por esto le invitamos a consultar todos los recursos para entender cómo ocurre este proceso.

Síndrome coronario crónico y enfermedad arterial periférica

Bienvenido al tercer módulo del curso “Profundización y actualización en enfermedad cardiovascular”. En este módulo se abordará el concepto de síndrome coronario crónico y su importancia en la práctica clínica. También se ahondará acerca del impacto de enfermedad arterial periférica y otras formas de arterioesclerosis. Se discutirá sobre el diagnóstico, tratamiento y estrategias invasivas para el manejo de cada una de estas condiciones. Al finalizar este módulo se espera que mejore la capacidad para realizar un abordaje diagnóstico y proponer un plan de tratamiento para el paciente con enfermedad arteroesclerótica.

Hipertensión arterial

Bienvenido al cuarto módulo del curso “Profundización y actualización en enfermedad cardiovascular” en donde abordaremos el tema de hipertensión arterial. En este módulo conocerá la actualidad en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de la hipertensión arterial por medio de tres lecciones en las que abordaremos los siguientes temas: epidemiología y diagnóstico de la hipertensión arterial, metas de tratamiento farmacológico de la hipertensión arterial y generalidades de la hipertensión arterial resistente y secundaria. A través del estudio de los materiales de este módulo obtendrá una visión crítica y amplia sobre hipertensión arterial, así como su impacto en la enfermedad cardiovascular.

Falla cardiaca aguda y choque cardiogénico

Bienvenido al quinto módulo del curso “Profundización y actualización en enfermedad cardiovascular” en donde abordaremos el diagnóstico, clasificación y tratamiento de la falla cardiaca aguda y del choque cardiogénico. A través del estudio de los materiales de este módulo, podrá adquirir el conocimiento suficiente para reconocer, clasificar, diagnosticar y plantear alternativas terapéuticas apropiadas para los pacientes con falla cardiaca aguda y choque cardiogénico.

Manejo de falla cardiaca crónica

Bienvenido al sexto módulo del curso “Profundización y actualización en enfermedad cardiovascular”. En este módulo compuesto de cuatro lecciones profundizaremos en el manejo, impacto clínico, diagnóstico y clasificación de la falla cardiaca crónica. Al finalizar podrá establecer un plan terapéutico para pacientes con falla cardiaca crónica con FEVI reducida y preservada.

Fibrilación auricular: Generalidades y manejo farmacológico

Bienvenido al séptimo módulo del curso “Profundización y actualización en enfermedad cardiovascular” En este módulo conocerás el concepto de fibrilación auricular, aspectos generales y su tratamiento farmacológico. También aprenderás sobre diagnóstico clínico y electrocardiográfico, estratificación de riesgo y plan de seguimiento en pacientes con fibrilación auricular. Discutiremos sobre las estrategias de control de ritmo y frecuencia, además del uso apropiado de la cardioversión eléctrica. Al finalizar el estudio de este módulo podrá reconocer electrocardiográficamente la fibrilación auricular y clasificar de manera correcta el riesgo trombótico de los pacientes.

Fibrilación auricular: Anticoagulación y manejo invasivo

Bienvenido al último módulo del curso “Profundización y actualización en enfermedad cardiovascular” En este módulo profundizaremos en la anticoagulación y el manejo invasivo de los pacientes con fibrilación auricular. A través del estudio de los materiales de este módulo podrá clasificar de manera correcta el riesgo trombótico de los pacientes y escoger la estrategia de anticoagulación más apropiada, así como conocer las alternativas e indicaciones de tratamiento invasivo de la fibrilación auricular.

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Fortalece la base existente para estudiantes intermedios

Profundiza en temas específicos de la enfermedad cardiovascular

Amplía las competencias de los profesionales médicos en el diagnóstico y tratamiento de enfermedades cardiovasculares

Enseña métodos y técnicas actualizadas para el abordaje de estas enfermedades

Incorpora recursos didácticos únicos para el estudio de estas enfermedades

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular with these activities:

Refresh: Aterosclerosis and dislipidemia

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Review key concepts in the field of atherosclerosis and dislipidemia to build a foundation for course materials

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Review the importance of HDL and LDL cholesterol
Describe the process of plaque formation
Identify the risk factors associated with atherosclerosis
Discuss the treatment options for dislipidemia

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Career center

Learners who complete Profundización y actualización en Enfermedad Cardiovascular will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Cardiologist

Cardiologists diagnose and treat diseases of the heart. They may specialize in a certain type of heart disease, such as congenital heart disease, heart failure, or coronary artery disease. Cardiologists typically need an MD or DO degree, as well as additional training in cardiology. This course may be useful for cardiologists who want to update their knowledge of cardiovascular disease.

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Physician Assistant

Physician assistants (PAs) are medical professionals who work under the supervision of a physician. They can diagnose and treat a variety of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. PAs typically need a master's degree in physician assistant studies, as well as additional training in a specific area of practice. This course may be useful for PAs who want to update their knowledge of cardiovascular disease and improve their ability to care for patients with this condition.

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Nurse Practitioner

Nurse practitioners (NPs) are advanced practice registered nurses who can diagnose and treat a variety of health conditions, including cardiovascular disease. NPs typically need a master's degree in nursing, as well as additional training in a specific area of practice. This course may be useful for NPs who want to update their knowledge of cardiovascular disease and improve their ability to care for patients with this condition.

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Pharmacist

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Clinical Research Coordinator

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Health Educator

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Regulatory Affairs Specialist

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Science Writer

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Medical Writer

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Technical Writer

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Quality Assurance Analyst

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Medical Device Sales Representative

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Healthcare Consultant

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Patient Advocate

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Health Insurance Underwriter

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