Pathology

Patologia

Course 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:

1. Presentation of the Curricular Unit.
2. Pathology: basic concepts.
3. Cell and tissues. Lesion pathways. Cell death and adaptive pathways. Basic hemodynamic changes.
4. Inflammation and basic Immunology.
5. Pathology and pathophysiology of the blood.
6. Pathology of the digestive system.
7. Pathophysiology of cardiovascular disorders.
8. Disorders of the arteries: hypertension and atherosclerosis.
9. Pathophysiology of the Respiratory System.
10. Pathophysiology of the renal disorders. Fluid and electrolyte disturbances. Acidosis and alkalosis.
11. Pathophysiology of the Endocrine System.
12. Diabetes and endocrine pancreas disorders.
13. Mineral metabolism and bone metabolic disorders.
14. Pathophysiology of the Nervous System disorders.

Suggested Bibliography:

• McPhee SJ, Lingappa, VR, Ganong WF. (2005) Pathophysiology of Disease. An Introduction to Clinical Medicine. 5th ed. 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 RA, O’Reilly D, Stewart V, Shepherd J (2008) Clinical Biochemistry. 4th ed. Churchill Livingstone, New York, EUA. ISBN-10: 0443069328.
• Longo D, Fauci A, Kasper D, Hauser S, Jameson J, Loscalzo J (2011) Harrison's Principles of Internal Medicine, 18th ed. McGraw Hill, New York, EUA. ISBN-10: 007174889X.