TNP657 - CLINICAL APPROACH TO STROKE

Course Name Code Semester Theory
(hours/week)
Application
(hours/week)
Credit ECTS
CLINICAL APPROACH TO STROKE TNP657 Any Semester/Year 2 4 4 10
PrequisitesThe trainees must be neurologist.
Course languageTurkish
Course typeElective 
Mode of DeliveryFace-to-Face 
Learning and teaching strategiesLecture
Discussion
Question and Answer
Preparing and/or Presenting Reports
Drill and Practice
Case Study
Problem Solving
Brain Storming
 
Instructor (s)Prof. Dr. Turgay DALKARA, Prof. Dr. Mehmet Akif TOPCUOÄžLU, Prof. Dr. Murat ARSAVA, Prof. Dr. Servet Ä°NCÄ° 
Course objectiveTo give practical and theoretical training regarding the diagnosis and management of hyperacute, acute and subacute stroke patient 
Learning outcomes
  1. To give practical and theoretical training regarding the diagnosis and management of hyperacute, acute and subacute stroke patient
Course ContentClinical approach algorithms in hyperacute phase (with the first 6 hours), acute and subacute patient management, examination methods and clinico-anatomic correlations, angioplasty and stenting, thrombolytic treatment, decompression surgery, literature discussion and clinical applications 
References1. Stroke, Pathophysiology, Diagnosis and
Management. Barnett JM. 1998
2. Stroke Syndromes, Bogousslavsky J. Caplan L. 2001

 

Course outline weekly

WeeksTopics
Week 1Clinicoradiological syndromes-1
Week 2Clinicoradiological syndromes-2
Week 3Diagnostic methods
Week 4Treatment algorithms in the hyperacute setting
Week 5Primary prophylaxis
Week 6Secondary prophylaxis-1
Week 7Makale saati Journal Club
Week 8Midterm exam
Week 9Secondary prophylaxis-2
Week 10Revascularization treatments
Week 11Stroke complications and treatment
Week 12Near future in stroke treatment
Week 13Rehabilitation
Week 14Journal club
Week 15Genel Sınıva Hazırlık
Week 16Final exam

Assesment methods

Course activitiesNumberPercentage
Attendance1410
Laboratory00
Application1410
Field activities00
Specific practical training00
Assignments55
Presentation55
Project15
Seminar00
Midterms115
Final exam150
Total100
Percentage of semester activities contributing grade succes050
Percentage of final exam contributing grade succes050
Total100

WORKLOAD AND ECTS CALCULATION

Activities Number Duration (hour) Total Work Load
Course Duration (x14) 14 2 28
Laboratory 0 0 0
Application14456
Specific practical training000
Field activities000
Study Hours Out of Class (Preliminary work, reinforcement, ect)14114
Presentation / Seminar Preparation41560
Project13030
Homework assignment61060
Midterms (Study duration)11212
Final Exam (Study duration) 14040
Total Workload55114300

Matrix Of The Course Learning Outcomes Versus Program Outcomes

D.9. Key Learning OutcomesContrubition level*
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1. He/She becomes familiar with the scientific advanced knowledge in the field of Clinical Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences and has the ability to use the information received.    X
2. He/She is able to follow recent national and/or international publications in the clinical neurological and psychiatric sciences, especially about the candidate's own field of study, use the information obtained from these references and acquires the latest literature knowledge about the scientific studies he/she is conducting.  X  
3. He/She obtains enough scientific information, statistical knowledge and technical experience in the field of Clinical Neurological and Psychiatric Sciences so that he/she will be able to evaluate the recent researches that are being presented at both national and international congresses and propose his/her opinion. In addition he/she may evaluate the studies at a level that is sufficient to be a referee for scientific journals.  X  
4. At the end of the program, the candidate becomes an example, especially with his scientific knowledge and skills in his / her field. He/She can conduct joint projects with researchers from other fields and transfer his/her own knowledge to new beginners. Candidate has the ability to reach information efficaciously, and compare the previously obtained data with his/her own data and make critical assessment.     X
5. Candidate becomes an independent investigator, especially in his / her area of interest, and transfers his/her experiences to beginners. He/She can set up his/her own laboratory and compose a working team, and has the capacity to design and implement new methods.   X 
6. Candidate follows up-to-date technical information and is prone to apply new methods. He/she is open to all kinds of ideas, can discuss their advantages and disadvantages ,and he/she has the ability to criticize these ideas with all aspects. He/She is open-minded for multidisciplinary work and contributes to the work.    X

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