Pathology
Patologia
Curse code:9500214
Jorge Celso Dias Correia da Fonseca
Learning outcomes of the curricular unit:
The aim of this curricular unit is the acquisition of fundamental concepts regarding the pathophysiological of human systems and organs.
Students will learn to:
- Use a clinical terminology shared with other students and health professionals.
- Debate the human disorders with other students and with other health professionals.
- Understand the clinical features according to pathophysiology changes.
- Understand laboratory data and other exams according to pathophysiology changes.
Syllabus:
- Pathophysiology of Cardiovascular Disorders.
- Disorders of the Arteries: Hypertension and Atherosclerosis.
- Pathophysiology of the Respiratory System.
- Pathophysiology of the Renal Disorders. Fluid and electrolyte disturbances. Acidosis and Alkalosis.
- Pathophysiology of the Endocrine System.
- Diabetes and Endocrine Pancreas Disorders.
- Mineral Metabolism and Bone Metabolic Disorders.
- Pathophysiology of the Nervous System Disorders.
Suggested Bibliography:
- McPhee SJ, Lingappa, VR, Ganong WF. (2005) Pathophysiology of Disease. An Introduction to Clinical Medicine. 5th Edition. McGraw-Hill, New York, EUA. ISBN-10: 007144159X.
- Stevens A, Lowe J. (2000) Pathology. Mosby-Year Book, 2nd Edition. ISBN-10: 0723431604.
- Gaw, A.; Cowan, R.A.; O’Reilly, D. St.J.; Stewart, V.; Shepherd J. (2008) Clinical Biochemistry. 4th Edition. Churchill Livingstone, New York, EUA. ISBN-10: 0443069328.
- Longo D, Fauci A, Kasper D, Hauser S, Jameson J, Loscalzo J. Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th Edition. McGraw Hill, New York, EUA. ISBN-10: 007174889X.