Specialization in Venous Thromboembolic Disease and Atrial Fibrillation

The Expert Program in... in Advanced Management of Venous Thromboembolic Disease and Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation is organised by the School of Medicine of the University of Navarra at partnership from Daiichi SankyoThe course is organised by the University of Navarra Medical School, a world leader in drugs for the treatment of cardiovascular and oncological diseases.

Venous thromboembolic disease (VTE) is a common pathology: it is the third leading cause of cardiovascular death in the world, the second in oncology patients and the leading cause of death in pregnancy and the postpartum period. However, it is a heterogeneous pathology, difficult to diagnose and manage, with poor evidence in the literature and, therefore, with great controversy in many aspects. In addition to this status , in the recent health crisis caused by the coronavirus, VTE has begun to be studied as a consequence or sequel of COVID-19. 

On the other hand, atrial fibrillation (AF) is the most common arrhythmia in the general population. Its incidence increases markedly with age and in cancer patients. The management of anticoagulation in these patients carries higher risks and there is great controversy in many common real-life situations.

 PROFILE INPUT

The Expert Course in Advanced Management of Venous Thromboembolic Disease and Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation is aimed at practicing professionals who wish to update and expand their knowledge skills in this field. 

The degree scroll Expert in Advanced Management of Venous Thromboembolic Disease and Anticoagulation in Atrial Fibrillation is developed over five modules with 26 topics, through the online platform of School de Medicina.

The methodology professor combines theoretical and practical content with the student's own work . In fact, students have a work staff load that includes access to theoretical materials -available at classroom Virtual- in the form of videos, presentation slides, clinical cases, scientific articles or reviews, as provided by each teacher. This content is intended to goal complement the achievement of objectives with that of the work staff of student. 

During the course, there will also be space for discussion, discussion, resolution of doubts and sharing of good practices. Students can participate in specific forums whose main purpose is to resolve questions and share the contents seen during the different modules.

Each of the five modules of which the course is composed is evaluated through an exam consisting of questions subject test. Each question will have four possible answers. The test will be oriented to evaluate the Degree learning of the essential knowledge and competences exposed in the different modules. Likewise, the program has a general knowledge assessment once the entire program has been completed, test which will give access to the degree scroll.

The modules will be published according to the planned schedule. In total, they will take 20 ECTS credit which represent approximately 500 hours of dedication. The load professor of the program is distributed in each topic as sample:

This course is developed under the supervision of a committee formed by personalities of great medical and scientific prestige in this field:

• José Antonio Páramo - Hematology Service. University of Navarra Clinic
• José María Pedrajas Navas - department of Internal Medicine. San Carlos Clinical Hospital
• Carolina Guillén and Manuel de la Torre - department of Internal Medicine. Clínica Universidad de Navarra
• Ramón Lecumberri - Hematology Service. University of Navarra Clinic
• Pedro Ruiz Artacho - department of Internal Medicine. Clínica Universidad de Navarra
• Deisy Barrios - department of Pneumology. Ramón y Cajal University Hospital
• David Jiménez Castro - department of Pneumology. Ramón y Cajal University Hospital
• Pedro Pérez Segura - Medical Oncology Department. San Carlos Clinical Hospital
• Andrés J. Muñoz Martín - Medical Oncology Service. Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital
• Luis Jara - Medical-Surgical Unit of Respiratory Diseases. Virgen de Rocio University Hospital
• Jorge del Toro and Pablo Demelo - department of Internal Medicine. Gregorio Marañón General University Hospital
• José Ramón González Porras - Hematology Service. University Hospital of Salamanca - IBSAL
• Javier Trujillo - Internal Medicine Service. University Hospital Complex of Cartagena.
• Manuel García Yébenes and Ana de la source - department de Cardiología. Clínica Universidad de Navarra
• Aitor Hernández - department of Cardiology. Clínica Universidad de Navarra
• José Mateo - Hematology Service. Hospital de la Santa Creu and Sant Pau.
• Carmen Suárez - department of Internal Medicine. La Princesa University Hospital
• Leticia Guirado - department of Internal Medicine. Hospital Clínico Universitario Virgen de la Arrixaca.
• Rubén Berrueco - Hematology Service. San Joan de Déu Hospital
• Ángeles Blanco - department of Internal Medicine. Reina Sofia University Hospital
• Olga Gavín
• María José Cuadrado - Rheumatology Service. Clínica Universidad de Navarra
• Sonia Jiménez - department of Internal Medicine. Hospital Clinic. Barcelona
• Ignacio Leal - Vascular Surgery Service. Clínica Universidad de Navarra
• Remedios Otero - department of Pneumology. Virgen del Rocío University Hospital
• Pere Domenech - Hematology Service. Bellvitge University Hospital