Subject: The study and acquisition of knowledge and adeptness in diagnosis and treatment of vascular diseases, excluding that of heart and brain.

Contents: Anatomy of the vascular system. History and physical examination of the vascular patient. Diagnostic approach. Preoperative evaluation, intraoperative – postoperative care. Aneurysms of the aorta and peripheral arteries. Carotid artery disease. Acute arterial obstruction. Renovascular disease. Vascular access. Splanchnic ischemia. Vascular trauma. Peripheral arterial disease. Diabetic foot. Amputations. Venous thromboembolic disease. Anticoagulant therapy. Venous reflux disease. Lemphoedema. Perioperative management of antithrombotic therapy.

Pattern and outcomes: The course is taught in a small group of students, maximum 20. A special effort is given to the acquirement of practical knowledge and adeptness, while the students have the chance to present interesting cases. The outcomes of the course and a self-assessment tool are included in the special designed Study Guide of the selected component.

Hours of training per student: 26

From the 9th Semester

ECTS: 2