Pathophysiology (520417)

Course Description

The course aims to introduce the students to the basic mechanisms of diseases and their links to anatomy, physiology and biochemistry.

Required Text

1. Pathophysiology: Concepts in Altered Health States.  By Carol Porth (Editor), Mary Pat Kunert (Editor), Carol M. Porth. Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishers; 6th edition (January 15, 2002) ISBN: 0781728819

2. Essentials of Pathophysiology (Essentials of Basic Science).  By Christian E. Kaufman (Editor), Patrick A. McKee (Editor), Chris E. Kaufman (Editor). Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Publishers; (January 15, 1996) ISBN: 0316484059

Required Material

Note booklet for the students.

Assignments

Homework assignments may be given on a periodic basis. Announced or unannounced quizzes may also be given at the discretion of the instructors.

Examinations and Evaluation

First Exam                        (25 points)

Second Exam                    (25 points)

Final Exam                        (50 points)

Make-up exams will be offered for valid reasons only with consent of instructor prior to scheduled exam date. Make-up exams may be different from regular exams in content and format.

Course outline

Course introduction 

Renal system

-                       Fluid and electrolyte imbalance

-                       Renal failure

-                       Nephrotic syndrome

C.V.S.

-                       Heart failure

-                       Hypo, Hypertension

-                       lschemic heart disease

Respiratory system

-                       Obstructer airways diseases

-                       Restrictive lung diseases

-                       Diseases of pulmonary circulation

-                       Respiratory failure

G.I.T. and Liver

-                       Esophageal disorders

-                       Stomach and duodenum disorders

-                       Gallbladder diseases

-                       Bowel diseases

-                       Liver diseases

CNS

-                       Function anatomy

-                       Psychiatry and Neurology

-                       Psychiatric diseases

-                       Anxiety

-                       Depression

-                       Schizophrenia

-                       Parkinsonism

-                       Epilepsy

Rheumatology

-                       Rheumatic diseases

-                       Osteoarthritis

-                       Crystal disposition arthropathy

-                       Collagen Vascular diseases

Diabetes Mellitus

-                       Types

-                       Pathophysiology of insulin insufficiency

-                       Etiology and pathogenesis

-                       Complication

Pain

-                       Types

-                       Pathophysiology

-                       Neurotransmitters

-                       Analgesia

Skin

-                       Histopathology at skin diseases

-                       Psoriasis

-                       Eczema and dermatitis

-                       Acne vulgaris