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Introduction to the Program
En este programa tendrás acceso a las últimas novedades en diagnóstico diferencial electrofisiológico de las taquicardias supraventriculares de QRS estrecho”
La actualización de conceptos y técnicas en el ámbito sanitario es tan exigente que los profesionales de la enfermería están abocados al reciclaje constante de sus nociones. Los procedimientos mínimamente invasivos que caracterizan a la Cardiología Intervencionista, contemplan la incorporación progresiva de nuevas técnicas e instrumental, que optimizan el resultado diario en las intervenciones que llevan a cabo los hemodinamistas.
Debido el aumento de casos clínicos con estas patologías, los sistemas sanitarios deben estar a la altura y abordar las complejidades crecientes en base a los últimos postulados científicos. Los enfermeros que apuesten por actualizar sus conocimientos en el área de la cardiología y con este programa en concreto, serán capaces de interiorizar los conceptos más actualizados que giran en torno a las principales patologías cardiovasculares, entre las que destacan las enfermedades del miocardio y pericardio.
Con esta Postgraduate diploma en Interventional Cardiology Nursing, impartido en modalidad aula virtual, los profesionales de la enfermería podrán ahondar en características muy concretas sobre las últimas investigaciones en arritmias y electrofisiología cardíaca. Al tratarse de un itinerario online, la compatibilidad con el trabajo y la vida familiar es perfecta. Todo el material multimedia, ejercicios de autoconocimiento y lecturas complementarias, estará a disposición de los enfermeros a cualquier hora del día y cualquier día de la semana.
Tendrás acceso desde cualquier lugar, a una biblioteca de contenidos teóricos y prácticos, creados por especialistas en Cardiología Intervencionista”
Esta Postgraduate diploma en Interventional Cardiology Nursing contiene el programa científico más completo y actualizado del mercado. Sus características más destacadas son:
- El desarrollo de casos prácticos presentados por expertos en Enfermería en Cardiología Intervencionista
- Los contenidos gráficos, esquemáticos y eminentemente prácticos con los que está concebido recogen una información científica y práctica sobre aquellas disciplinas indispensables para el ejercicio profesional
- Los ejercicios prácticos donde realizar el proceso de autoevaluación para mejorar el aprendizaje
- Su especial hincapié en metodologías innovadoras
- Las lecciones teóricas, preguntas al experto, foros de discusión de temas controvertidos y trabajos de reflexión individual
- La disponibilidad de acceso a los contenidos desde cualquier dispositivo fijo o portátil con conexión a internet
Continuarás perfeccionando tus competencias en la clasificación de síncopes y sus estrategias para el diagnóstico inicial en pacientes con pérdida transitoria de la conciencia”
El programa incluye, en su cuadro docente, a profesionales del sector que vierten en esta capacitación la experiencia de su trabajo, además de reconocidos especialistas de sociedades de referencia y universidades de prestigio.
Su contenido multimedia, elaborado con la última tecnología educativa, permitirá al profesional un aprendizaje situado y contextual, es decir, un entorno simulado que proporcionará una capacitación inmersiva programada para entrenarse ante situaciones reales.
El diseño de este programa se centra en el Aprendizaje Basado en Problemas, mediante el cual los profesionales deberán tratar de resolver las distintas situaciones de práctica profesional que se les planteen a lo largo del programa. Para ello, contarán con la ayuda de un novedoso sistema de vídeo interactivo realizado por reconocidos expertos.
Profundiza en el estudio de la función sinusal en el laboratorio de electrofisiología, y descubre las últimas técnicas en la Ablación del Nodo Sinusal"
Conseguirás una visión actualizada en torno a las Fisiopatologías de la aterosclerosis y sus características de las lesiones coronarias"
Syllabus
The Postgraduate diploma in Interventional Cardiology Nursing is made up of 3 modules that will be taught progressively throughout the 6 months of the program. The syllabus provides nurses with a global and specialized vision of the latest techniques, non-invasive or minimally invasive, in diagnostic and treatment procedures in patients with cardiological diseases. TECH is committed to the Relearning study method, which guarantees its effectiveness thanks to the acquisition of knowledge by repeating the concepts in the different contexts that take place throughout the program.
TECH's educational methodology is based on Relearning, thanks to this technique, nurses will improve their skills in an organic and progressive way”
Module 1. Cardiac Arrhythmias and Electrophysiology
1.1. Bradyarrhythmias
1.1.1. Study of Sinus Function in the Electrophysiology Laboratory. Sinus Node Ablation
1.1.2. Electrophysiology of Atrioventricular Conduction. AV Node Radiofrequency Ablation
1.2. Supraventricular Tachycardias I
1.2.1. Electrophysiological Differential Diagnosis of Narrow QRS Complex Supraventricular Tachycardias
1.2.2. Intranodal Reentrant Tachycardia
1.2.3. Accessory Pathways: Classification and/or Electrocardiographic Identification
1.2.4. Accessory Pathways Ablation
1.2.5. Atrial tachycardia
1.3. Supraventricular Tachycardias II
1.3.1. Atrial Flutter
1.3.2. Atrial Fibrillation
1.4. Ventricular Tachycardias (VT)
1.4.1. Differential Diagnosis of Wide QRS Complex Tachycardia
1.4.2. VT in Ischemic Heart Disease. Invasive Treatment
1.4.3. VT in Non-Ischemic Heart Disease
1.4.4. VT without Structural Heart Disease
1.5. Extrasystoles. Antiarrhythmic Drugs
1.6. Syncope
1.6.1. Classification
1.6.2. Initial Diagnostic Strategy in Patients with Transient Loss of Consciousness
1.6.3. Tests Aimed at Diagnosing an Arrhythmic Etiology of Syncope
1.6.4. Patient Strategy with Syncope of Unknown Etiology
1.7. Non-Invasive Tests in Electrophysiology
1.7.1. Tilt Table Test
1.7.2. Ambulatory Electrocardiogram Monitoring
1.8. Electrophysiology Devices. Device Implantation Techniques
1.8.1. Pacemaker
1.8.1.1. Implant Indications, Types and Programming
1.8.1.2. Components of a Cardiac Pacing System
1.8.1.3. Pacing Modes, Letter Code
1.8.1.4. Selection of the Stimulation Mode, Programmable Parameters
1.8.1.5. Monitoring a Patient with a Pacemaker. Complications
1.8.1.6. Questions and Tests
1.8.1.7. Frequency of Monitoring
1.8.1.8. Remote Transtelephonic Monitoring
1.8.2. Implantable Cardioverter-Defibrillator (IAD)
1.8.2.1. Implant Indications, Types and Programming
1.8.2.2. Types of ICDs: Choosing Devices
1.8.2.3. Programming of ICDs
1.8.2.4. ICD Patient Monitoring
1.8.2.5. Recommendations for ICD Patients
1.8.2.6. Complications in Patients with ICDs
1.8.3. Cardiac Resynchronization
1.8.3.1. Indications for Implantation, Types and Device Programming
1.8.3.2. Monitoring a Patient with a Resynchronizer
1.8.3.3. Pre-Discharge Management
1.8.3.4. Post-Discharge and Long-Term Monitoring
1.9. Arrhythmias and Sport. Sudden Death
1.9.1. Cardiovascular Adaptations to Exercise
1.9.2. Sudden Death in Athletes
1.9.3. Recommendations on Recreational and Competitive Sports Practice in Cardiopathic Patients
1.9.4. Pediatric Arrhythmias
1.10. The Nurse, a Key Figure in Arrhythmia Units
1.10.1. Scope of Action in Arrhythmia Units
Module 2. Coronary Artery Disease. Hemodynamics
2.1. Pathophysiology of Atherosclerosis
2.1.1. Characteristics of Coronary Arterial Lesions
2.2. Stable Angina
2.3. Acute Coronary Syndrome: With and without ST Elevation
2.3.1. Non-ST Segment Elevation ACS
2.3.2. ST Segment Elevation ACS
2.4. Treatment of Coronary Heart Disease
2.5. Right Heart Catheterization
2.6. Percutaneous Interventions in Structural Heart Disease
2.6.1. Percutaneous Aortic Valve Interventions: Aortic Valvuloplasty + TAVI Implantation
2.6.2. Percutaneous Mitral Valve Interventions
2.7. Drugs Associated with Coronary Interventionism
2.8. Vascular Access Routes
2.9. Hemostasis Methods
2.10. Nursing Care for Patients Undergoing Catheterization
Module 3. Acute Cardiac Care
3.1. Initial Management of Patients with Suspected ACS
3.1.1. Patients with Non ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
3.1.2. Diagnosis, Risk Stratification and Treatment
3.1.2. Prevention and Management of Complications
3.1.4. Lipid-Lowering Drugs and Other Secondary Prevention Measures
3.1.5. Initial Management of Patients with Non ST-Elevation Acute Coronary Syndrome
3.1.6. Diagnosis, Risk Stratification and Treatment
3.1.7. Prevention and Management of Complications
3.1.8. Antithrombotic Drugs for ACS
3.2. Heart Failure and Pulmonary Edema
3.2.1. Decompensation of Congenital Heart Disease
3.2.2. Pharmacological Treatment of Acute Heart Failure
3.2.3. Non-Invasive and Invasive Ventilation
3.3. Cardiogenic Shock
3.3.1. Hemodynamic Monitoring
3.3.2. Mechanical Circulatory Support
3.4. Cardiac Arrest
3.4.1. Initial Management of Cardiac Arrest
3.4.2. Neurological Protection and Prognostic Assessment
3.5. Arrhythmias
3.5.1. Atrial Fibrillation and Supraventricular Tachyarrhythmias
3.5.2. Ventricular Tachyarrhythmias and ICD Dysfunction
3.5.3. Bradyarrhythmias Pacemaker Implantation. Pacemaker Malfunction
3.6. Acute Vascular, Myocardial, Pericardial, and Valvular Syndromes
3.6.1. Acute Aortic Syndromes
3.6.2. Pulmonary Embolism
3.6.3. Acute Pericarditis, Myocarditis, Stress-Induced Cardiomyopathy (Takotsubo Syndrome)
3.6.4. Severe Pericardial Effusion. Cardiac Tamponade. Pericardiocentesis
3.6.5. Acute Infectious and Non-Infectious Valvular Disease
3.7. General Principles of Cardiovascular Critical Care
3.7.1. Prophylaxis, Nutrition, End-of-Life Support
3.7.2. Postoperative Care after Cardiac Surgery
3.7.3. Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome
3.7.4. Acute Renal Failure and Renal Support Therapy
3.8. Diabetes Management
3.8.1. Blood Glucose Disorders
3.8.2. Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance Disorders
3.8.3. Bleeding, Anemia and Blood Transfusion
3.8.4. Infectious Complications in Cardiac Intensive Care
3.9. Nursing Care in the Different Techniques and Procedures Performed in the Coronary Unit
3.9.1. Nursing Care for Vascular Cannulation
3.9.2. Orotracheal Intubation and Tracheotomy
3.10. Accompanying the Terminally Ill Patient in the Coronary Unit
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Postgraduate Diploma in Interventional Cardiology Nursing
Cardiovascular disease is one of the leading causes of death worldwide. Prevention and appropriate treatment are essential to reduce their impact on public health. In this sense, nursing subspecialization in interventional cardiology is essential to address these disorders effectively. TECH's Postgraduate Diploma in Interventional Cardiology Nursing provides nursing professionals with the necessary skills and competencies to work in this subspecialty. Through this online program, students acquire up-to-date knowledge on the latest epidemiological, diagnostic and therapeutic developments in the field of cardiology. The program is delivered 100% online, which allows students to access the study material from anywhere and at any time, as long as they have an electronic device and an Internet connection. This makes the program perfectly compatible with the work and family activities of nursing professionals.
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The syllabus of the Postgraduate Diploma in Interventional Cardiology Nursing focuses on areas critical to patient care, including the pathophysiology, diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular disease, as well as advanced interventional techniques and postoperative care. Students also acquire leadership and project management skills that enable them to lead teams and execute projects efficiently. Upon completion of the program, students will be highly qualified to work in the field of interventional cardiology, providing high-quality care to patients with cardiovascular disease. Graduates will be able to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in their daily practice, improving medical care and contributing to reducing the impact of cardiovascular disease on public health. In conclusion, TECH's Postgraduate Diploma in Interventional Cardiology Nursing is a highly specialized program that provides nursing professionals with the skills and competencies needed to work in this critical subspecialty. This online program offers flexibility and convenience in the study process and prepares graduates to provide high-quality care to patients with cardiovascular disease in an ever-changing world.