This course introduces the basic principles of cardiothoracic surgery. It emphasizes the anatomy of the cardiac and thoracic structures while also proving in-depth knowledge on the physiology and principles of cardiothoracic conditions and their management.

Module 1: Cardiac surgery (October 15th – Novemeber 26th)

Weekly session, every Saturday evening 7pm – 8pm

·     Session 1: Anatomy of the Heart

·     Session 2:  Pre-operative management of cardiac patients

·     Session 3: Cardio-pulmonary bypass

·     Session 4: Valvular heart diseases

·     Session 5: coronary artery disease

·     Session 6: Aortic diseases

·     Session 7: Post-operative complications and management in cardiac patients