Clinical Pathology - Companion Animals

Code:

MV422

Acronym:

PCAC

Keywords
Classification	Keyword
OFICIAL	Personal and Communicational Development
OFICIAL	Nutritional Sciences

Instance: 2017/2018 - 2S

Active?	Yes
Responsible unit:	Veterinary Clinics
Course/CS Responsible:	Integrated Masters Degree in Veterinary Medicine

Cycles of Study/Courses

Acronym	No. of Students	Study Plan	Curricular Years	Credits UCN	Credits ECTS	Contact hours	Total Time
MIMV	61	Plan 2007 to 2017	4	-	6	96	162

Teaching language

Portuguese

Objectives

The teaching of the CU is mainly theorectical and theorico-practical work, in order to equip students with the knowledge and clinical reasoning to allow them to participate, from the start of the CU SAMS I and II, of the 5th year, in the clinical cases presented to the Veterinary hospital of ICBAS, regardless of the speciality, with a solid base of knowlledge. With this principle, the main objectives of the CU relate mostly with the knowllege of the most frequent diseases of companion animals, teached by organs or systems, comprising its aetiology, pathophisiology, clinical manifestations, diagnostic methods, therapeutic management and prognostic factors. In the practical part of the discipline, the therorectical information will be complemented with the application of ancillary diagnostic methods to the various systems, their advantages, risks, methods and interpretation.

Learning outcomes and competences

It is intended that students acquire theoretical knowledge about the etiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis and therapy of various diseases of companion animals. Given the magnitude and complexity of theoretical knowledge that exist for different pathologies, it is intended that students also master the ability to learn and acquire autonomous theoretical knowledge through a preliminary study of the topics to be presented in lectures thus allowing group discussions and analysis of questions and issues that have risen during the prior preparation of the subject as well as allow greater focus in crucial parts of the matter by the teacher.

Working method

Presencial

Program

Cardiovascular diseases:
Canine and feline cardiomyopathies
Acquired valvular diseases
Commonest congenital cardiac anomalies
Pericardiopathies
Dirofilariosis
Pathophysiology, aetiology and treatment of cardiac insuficiency
Diagnosis and management of cardiac arrhythmias
Respiratory diseases:
Nasal disorders
Palatine disorders
Larynx disorders
Tracheal disorders
Bronchial disorders
Pulmonary disorders
Mediastinal and pleural disorders
Gastrointestinal diseases:
Approach to swallow disturbances
Oral cavity disorders
Dysphagias
Oesophageal disorders
Gastric disorders
Acute and chronic enteropathies
Pancreatic exogenous insuficiency
Urinary tract diseases:
Renal pathophysiology
Acute and chronic renal insuficiency
Infections of the urinary tract
Feline lower urinary tract disease
Canine urolithiasis
Hydroelectrolytic imbalances
Clinical fluid therapy
Musculoskeletal diseases:
Congenital and development joint diseases
Acquired arthropathies
Acquired osteopathies
Acquired myopathies
Diseases of the nervous system:
Canine and feline epilepsy
Localization of neurologic disorders
Diseases that cause paraparesis/paraplegia
Diseases that cause tetraparesis/tetraplegia
Clinical haematology:
Information that may be gathered by the haemogram
Anemia: Identification and aetiologic investigation
Erithrocytosis
White blood cells abnormalities
Haemostatic abnormalities
Common diseases of exotic pets:
Birds: General management; handling; skin diseases; respiratory diseases; digestive diseases; dystocias; gout
Small mammals: Dental disorders; urinary disorders; digestive disorders; respiratory disorders; urinary disorders; skin disorders; behavioural disorders; neurological disorders
Reptiles: Handling; clinical examination; sexing; septicaemia; metabolic diseases; infectious diseases; gout.

Mandatory literature

Ettinger Stephen J.; Textbook of veterinary internal medicine. ISBN: 978-1-4160-6593-7
Nelson Richard W.; Small animal internal medicine. ISBN: 978-0-323-08682-0
Tilley Larry Patrick; Essentials of canine and feline electrocardiography. ISBN: 0-8121-1443-4
Kittleson Mark D.; Small animal cardiovascular medicine. ISBN: 0-8151-5140-3
Smith JR Francis W. K. 070; Manual of canine and feline cardiology. ISBN: 978-0-323-18802-9
Johnson Lynelle R.; Clinical canine and feline respiratory medicine. ISBN: 978-08138-1671-5
De Lahunta Alexander; Veterinary neuroanatomy and clinical neurology. ISBN: 978-0-7216-6706-5
Platt Simon R. 340; BSAVA manual of canine and feline neurology. ISBN: 978-1-905319-34-3
Dewey Curtis W.; A practical guide to canine and feline neurology. ISBN: 978-1-119-94611-3
Morgan Rhea V.; Handbook of small animal practice. ISBN: 978-1-4160-3949-5
Rand Jacquie 340; Clinical endocrinology of companion animals. ISBN: 978-0-8138-0583-2
Washabu Robert J. 070; Canine and feline gastroenterology. ISBN: 978-1-4160-3661-6
Villiers Elizabeth 340; BSAVA manual of canine and feline clinical pathology. ISBN: 0-905214-79-X
Keeble Emma 340; BSAVA manual of rodents and ferrets. ISBN: 978-1-905319-08-4
Girling Simon J. 340; BSAVA manual of reptiles. ISBN: 0-905214-75-7

Teaching methods and learning activities

Explanation of the aethiologies, physiopathological mecanisms, clinical signs, diagnostic methods therapeutical principles and prognotic factors of small animal diseases. Teaching of the ancilary diagnostic tests for each system and their interpretation. Teaching of the physiological characteristics, handling principles, physical examination and most common diseases of domestic exotic pets  (mammals, birds and reptiles).

Software

http://bit.ly/29z37dr

Evaluation Type

Distributed evaluation with final exam

Assessment Components

Designation	Weight (%)
Exame	85,00
Participação presencial	15,00
Total:	100,00

Amount of time allocated to each course unit

Designation	Time (hours)
Estudo autónomo	78,00
Frequência das aulas	84,00
Total:	162,00

Eligibility for exams

To obtain frequency each student must have answered a minimum of 75% of the questions presented at the end of each class,referring to the subjects taught in that class. 

Calculation formula of final grade

The final classification is the result of the sum of the marks obtained in the written examination (maximum 17 out of 20) and the marks on the lectures' evaluations (maximum 3 out of 20). The final "normal" exam is ditributed in two parts, the first taking place in the midterm week and the second in the "normal" final examination period. The "rescue" examination is completed in the corresponding period.
The score of each module (themes presented by each lecturer) has a percentual value that matches the percentage of the corresponding classes.

Special assessment (TE, DA, ...)

According to the provisions of paragraph 2 of Article 8 of Regulation No 370/2011 (Statute of Working Student, University of Porto), working students, associative directors and high competition athletes will be submitted to a corresponding evaluation in the final examination, that will be evaluated in the same terms (3 point out of 20).

Classification improvement

Through final examination in the "rescue" date or any other, according to regulations. Students that assisted classes in previous years will be classified according to the lectures' evaluations they obtained in the corresponding year. Should they also intend to improve such grading, the conditions of working students apply.