Cardiothoracic including Vascular Surgery

At the end of this course, students should be able to: 1. enumerate symptoms and signs of common lesions in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery; 2. discuss chest trauma and chest wall tumours; 3. explain principles of management of common lesions in cardiothoracic surgery; 4. investigate, treat and manage complications; and 5. list congenital malformations and their management. 146

Symptoms and signs of common lesions in cardiothoracic and vascular surgery, including their interpretations. Chest trauma and chest wall tumours. Introduction to principles of management of common lesions in cardiothoracic surgery including relevant investigations, treatment and complications. Congenital malformations and their management.