M2 Fundamental Clinical Problems
University of Illinois College of Medicine in Urbana-Champaign
1.1 Hypertension
Goal: To discuss and recognize the medical condition of hypertension
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology of hypertension.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for hypertension.
3. The student shall be able to list the predisposing factors for hypertension.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of hypertension.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for hypertension.
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1.2 Peripheral Vascular Disease
Goal: To discuss and recognize the medical condition of infective peripheral vascular disease (PVD)
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology of PVD.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for PVD.
3. The student shall be able to list the predisposing factors for PVD.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of PVD.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for PVD.
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1.3 Electrocardiogram
Goal: To discuss and recognize the normal versus abnormal electrocardiogram
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the basic cardiac physiology and anatomy, and how it
relates to the electrocardiogram waveforms.
2. The student shall be able to recognize normal and abnormal rates and rhythms.
3. The student shall be able to recognize normal and abnormal waveforms, intervals and segments.
4. The student shall be able to determine the cardiac axis on an electrocardiogram.
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1.4 Ischemic Heart Disease and Stress Testing
Goal: To discuss and recognize the medical condition of Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD) and the role of
stress testing
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology of IHD.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for IHD.
3. The student shall be able to list the predisposing factors for IHD.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of IHD, including the various forms of stress testing.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for IHD.
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1.5 Congenital Heart Disease
Goal: To discuss and recognize the various forms of congenital heart disease.
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology of congenital heart disease.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for the various forms of
congenital heart disease.
3. The student shall be able to list the predisposing factors for the various forms of congenital heart
disease.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of the various forms of congenital heart disease.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for the various forms of congenital heart disease.
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1.6 Cardiomyopathies
Goal: To discuss and recognize the medical condition of cardiomyopathy
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology and classification of cardiomyopathies.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for various
cardiomyopathies.
3. The student shall be able to list the etiologies for cardiomyopathy.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of cardiomyopathies.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for cardiomyopathies.
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1.7 Congestive Heart Failure
Goal: To discuss and recognize the medical condition of congestive heart failure (CHF)
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology and classification of CHF.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for CHF.
3. The student shall be able to list the etiologies for CHF.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of CHF.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for CHF.
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1.8.1 Arrhythmias and Basic Electrocardiogram
Goal: To discuss and recognize cardiac arrhythmias
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall understand the basic anatomy and conduction pathway of the heart.
2. The student shall recognize the location, function and characteristics of the sinoatrial (SA) and
(AV) atrioventricular nodes.
3. The student shall be able to list the mechanisms behind arrhythmias.
4. The student shall be able to distinguish the history, physical findings, and basic management for
arrhythmias.
5. The student shall be able to recognize the etiology, classic EKG pattern, and recommended
treatment for all cardiac arrhythmias including blocks, bradycardia, tachycardia, and fibrillation.
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1.8.2 Cardiac Arrhythmias: Bradycardia and Tachycardia
Goal: To discuss and recognize cardiac arrhythmias
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology of bradycardia, ventricular ectopy,
tachycardias and fibrillations.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for bradycardia,
ventricular ectopy, tachycardias and fibrillations.
3. The student shall be able to list the predisposing factors for bradycardia, ventricular ectopy,
tachycardias and fibrillations.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of bradycardia, ventricular ectopy, tachycardias and fibrillations.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for bradycardia, ventricular ectopy, tachycardias
and fibrillations.
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1.9 Infective Endocarditis
Goal: To discuss and recognize the medical condition of infective endocarditis
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology of infective endocarditis.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for infective endocarditis.
3. The student shall be able to list the predisposing factors for infective endocarditis.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of infective endocarditis.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for infective endocarditis.
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1.10 Valvular Heart Disease
Goal: To discuss and recognize the medical conditions of valvular heart disease
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology of aortic stenosis and insufficiency,
mitral valve stenosis and prolapse, tricuspid stenosis and regurgitation, and pulmonary valve
insufficiency and stenosis.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for aortic stenosis and
insufficiency, mitral valve stenosis and prolapse, tricuspid stenosis and regurgitation, and
pulmonary valve insufficiency and stenosis.
3. The student shall be able to list the etiologies for aortic stenosis and insufficiency, mitral valve
stenosis and prolapse, tricuspid stenosis and regurgitation, and pulmonary valve insufficiency and
stenosis.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of aortic stenosis and insufficiency, mitral valve stenosis and prolapse, tricuspid stenosis and
regurgitation, and pulmonary valve insufficiency and stenosis.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for aortic stenosis and insufficiency, mitral valve
stenosis and prolapse, tricuspid stenosis and regurgitation, and pulmonary valve insufficiency and
stenosis.
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3.0 Pediatric Leukemia and Lymphoma
Goal: To discuss and recognize the medical conditions of pediatric leukemia and lymphoma
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology of pediatric leukemia and lymphoma.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for pediatric leukemia
and lymphoma.
3. The student shall be able to list the predisposing factors for pediatric leukemia and lymphoma.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of pediatric leukemia and lymphoma.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for pediatric leukemia and lymphoma.
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3.1 Sickle Cell, Clotting, Hypercoagulation
Goal: To discuss and recognize the medical conditions of sickle cell and hypercoagulabale states
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology of sickle cell and hypercoagulabale
states.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for sickle cell and
hypercoagulabale states.
3. The student shall be able to list the predisposing factors for sickle cell and hypercoagulabale
states.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of sickle cell and hypercoagulabale states.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for sickle cell and hypercoagulabale states.
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3.2 Acute Leukemia, Chronic Myeloid Disorders
Goal: To discuss and recognize the medical conditions of acute leukemia and chronic myeloid disorders
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology of acute leukemia and chronic myeloid
disorders.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for acute leukemia and
chronic myeloid disorders.
3. The student shall be able to list the predisposing factors for acute leukemia and chronic myeloid
disorders.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of acute leukemia and chronic myeloid disorders
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for acute leukemia and chronic myeloid
disorders
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3.3 Myeloproliferative Disorders, Lymphoma, Myeloma
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Goal: To discuss and recognize the medical conditions of myeloproliferative disorders, lymphoma and
myeloma.
Lecture Objectives:
1. The student shall be able to understand the epidemiology of myeloproliferative disorders,
lymphoma and myeloma.
2. The student shall be able to distinguish the history and physical findings for myeloproliferative
disorders, lymphoma and myeloma.
3. The student shall be able to list the predisposing factors for myeloproliferative disorders,
lymphoma and myeloma.
4. The student shall be able to recognize additional testing or imaging necessary for the management
of myeloproliferative disorders, lymphoma and myeloma.
5. The student shall understand the basic treatments for myeloproliferative disorders, lymphoma and
myeloma.
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