B5404 - Tecniche di imaging angiografiche ed emodinamica (BO)

Learning outcomes

The course provides students with the technical, practical, and methodological skills required to conduct angiographic procedures using appropriate protocols tailored to the patient's clinical indications, specific pathology, and the available imaging equipment. Emphasis is placed on the identification of image artifacts and quality criteria, the roles and collaboration within a multidisciplinary healthcare team, as well as adherence to radiation protection standards and hygiene protocols.

Course contents

The course offers an overview of the main procedures performed in the Cardiac Catheterization Laboratory (e.g., Coronary Angiography and Angioplasty), focusing on both clinical aspects and, above all, the technical and practical approach. It covers imaging acquisition methodologies for angiographic and complementary techniques such as OCT (Optical Coherence Tomography), IVUS (Intravascular Ultrasound), and FFR (Fractional Flow Reserve), aimed at the qualitative and quantitative assessment of vascular stenosis.

Additionally, the course explores key procedures carried out in the Hybrid Operating Room in collaboration with Structural Cardiology (e.g., TAVI – Transcatheter Aortic Valve Implantation), again emphasizing the clinical and especially the technical-practical aspects.

Students will also be introduced to standard angiographic procedures and will gain practical knowledge on how to operate effectively in both the Cardiac Catheterization Lab and Angiography Suite, with particular attention to sterile technique, radiation protection, and interdisciplinary collaboration.

 

Introduction in the use of injectors.

Readings/Bibliography

All the materials will be provided during lectures.

Teaching methods

Lectures: Theoretical presentations covering the fundamental principles and echniques in hemodynamic assessment and interventional radiology.

Interactive commentary on images and videos: Guided analysis of diagnostic and interventional procedures through multimedia materials (images, videos, and real-case recordings).

Group discussions of clinical cases: Collective discussion and review of specific clinical cases, possibly in collaboration with other healthcare professionals, to promote multidisciplinary integration and knowledge sharing.

Assessment methods

Students will be assessed on their argumentative, critical, and interactive skills, as well as on their knowledge and understanding of the topics covered during the lectures.

Teaching tools

All teaching materials covered during the lessons will be shared through the UniBO VIRTUAL platform.

Students with learning disabilities or temporary/permanent impairments are encouraged to contact the dedicated office (https://site.unibo.it/studenti-con-disabilita-e-dsa/en/for-students ) as soon as possible, in order to agree on appropriate compensatory measures.
Requests must be submitted in advance (at least 15 days before the exam date) to the instructor, who will assess the suitability of the proposed measures in light of the course learning objectives.

Office hours

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