MSc Cardiology and Stroke

What will I study?

Applied Clinical Assessment and Investigation in Cardiology and Stroke

This module aims to facilitate a critical understanding of the use of appropriate diagnostic tools to complement effective treatment and develop patient management plans. It also promotes a comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the presentation, pathophysiology and management of cardiac disease / stroke to help enable the assessment process.

The module aims to promote an advanced level of knowledge and understanding of the clinical management of arrhythmia including atrial fibrillation and others commonly encountered.

Students will have the opportunity to practice their history taking and physical examination skills, which may include the use of advanced patient simulators and / or surrogate patients.

The evidence base and contemporary literature will be examined regarding effective assessment and the use of investigations in cardiology / stroke medicine.

Decision Making in Cardiology and Stroke

This module will focus on the development of high level, appropriate clinical decision –making skills and effective, timely management of stroke / cardiology related conditions in order to provide a comprehensive care management strategy to patients.

Students will have the opportunity to practice their clinical decision-making skills, in clinical simulation based educational activities, which may include the use of advanced patient simulators and surrogate patients.

The module aims to promote an understanding of and application of a range of appropriate therapeutic interventions (pharmacological and non-pharmacological) relevant to stroke / cardiology. Students will be familiarised with the use of a range of technical equipment (e.g. cardiac ultrasound, radiological imaging, pacing devices, defibrillators).

Specialist Masterclasses in Cardiology

This module will follow national and international recommendations and guidelines for the treatment of coronary artery disease, arrhythmias, heart failure, syncope, hypertension, mitral and aortic valve disease, and coronary revascularization, cardiac investigations, primary and secondary prevention, managing risk, awareness raising, providing information, guidance & support. It will also cover urgent response. Management of angina, atrial fibrillation, valve disease, revascularisation, syncope, cardiac rehabilitation, secondary prevention, long-term care and support, assessment and review, return to work, end of life care.

Specialist Masterclasses in Stroke

This module will follow the Stroke Specific Educational Framework in its focus upon prevention, first contact, treatment & rehab and long-term support and review. The module will focus on prevention, managing risk, awareness raising, providing information, guidance & support and urgent response. The module will also focus on the management of trans-ischaemic attacks / stroke, high-quality specialist rehabilitation, seamless transfer of care, long-term care and support, assessment and review, return to work, and end of life care.

Level 7

Module

• Clinical Practice in Action
• Work Based Learning
• Core Competencies in Medical Practice
• Health Disciplines Project
• Applied Clinical Assessment and Investigation in Cardiology and Stroke
• Specialist Masterclasses in Cardiology