Improve your skills in Cardiovascular Critical Care in the ICU Service through this program, where you will find the best didactic material with real clinical cases” 

The tools to assist patients requiring Cardiovascular Critical Care have evolved significantly in recent years. Thanks to the expansion of surgical techniques and research into hypoallergenic materials that prevent rejection of transplants or replacement of valves and arteries,  patients have achieved very high survival rates. 

To this care equation must also be added the professional excellence of the specialists who undertake these health strategies. In this way, it is not surprising that one of the priorities of health systems, and especially of Intensive Care Units (ICUs), is to have the best experts at their disposal.  

TECH Global University students are just one step away from achieving professional excellence in this field by opting for this Professional Master's Degree. To achieve this success and the development of an updated praxis, they will only need to complete the 1,500 hours of this unparalleled academic itinerary. Through the study of this syllabus, they will strengthen their knowledge and skills in the technical resources to capture cardiac images in a non-invasive way or to delve in the management and application of Advanced Life Support.  

The disruptive contents of this university program include a 100% online methodology, based on the Relearning system. The latter enhances in graduates the assimilation of the most complex concepts without the need to memorize them. On the other hand, access to the study materials, in innovative didactic and multimedia formats, will be available whenever students wish, from the mobile device of their choice.  

Additionally, professionals will have 10 exclusive Masterclasses, led by an internationally recognized eminent teacher, a specialist with extensive experience in Critical Care in ICU. Thanks to the guidance of this medical expert 
graduates will be kept up to date on the most recent scientific advances in the management of patients with cardiac and respiratory failure. 

Take the opportunity to learn about the latest advances in Cardiovascular Critical Care in the ICU Service and improve the care of your patients with TECH" 

This Professional Master's Degree in Cardiovascular Critical Care in the ICU contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• The development of case studies presented by experts in Critical Cardiovascular Care in the UC Department
• The graphic, schematic, and practical content with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Practical exercises where the self-assessment process can be carried out to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies  
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• The availability of access to the contents from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

Update your medical practice in Cardiovascular Critical Care in ICU by the hand of a renowned specialist of international renown. TECH will give you access to 10 top quality Masterclasses!" 

The program’s teaching staff includes professionals from the field who contribute their work experience to this educational program, as well as renowned specialists from leading societies and prestigious universities. 

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive education programmed to learn in real situations. 

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby students must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this purpose, students will be assisted by an innovative, interactive video system created by renowned and experienced experts.

Update your knowledge through this Professional Master’s Degree in Cardiovascular Critical Care in the ICU"

Increase your decision-making confidence by updating your knowledge through this Professional Master's Degree"

The syllabus of this study plan has the most comprehensive and complete content on different cardiac pathologies that must be addressed in hospital ICUs. An intensive syllabus that will provide specialists with the practical and theoretical tools to approach complex outpatient procedures, as well as the latest imaging technology for the most accurate diagnoses. To this is added an exclusive didactic methodology and very complete materials in different formats such as explanatory videos, detailed videos or infographics.  

A syllabus where you will analyze the most advanced imaging tools and echocardiograms for the care of ICU patients with cardiovascular pathologies" 

Module 1. Management of the Critically Ill Patient with Heart Failure and Cardiogenic Shock

1.1. Cardiovascular Disease: the Leading Cause of Mortality in the Developed World Epidemiological Transition 
1.2. Underlying Pathology in Heart Failure 

1.2.1. Structural Alterations 

1.2.1.1. From Anatomy to Echocardiography 

1.3. Acute Pulmonary Edema 

1.3.1. Diagnostic and Prognostic Tools 
1.3.2. Acute Treatment and Adjustment of Chronic Treatment 

1.4. Cardiogenic Shock 

1.4.1. Diagnostic and Prognostic Tools 

1.4.1.1. Differential Diagnosis of Shock 

1.4.2. Indication and Management of Vasoactive Drugs 
1.4.3. Indication and Management of Circulatory Assistances 

1.5. Clinical Ultrasound in Hypotension and Undifferentiated Shock 
1.6. Echocardiographic Assessment of the Patient with Heart Failure or Cardiogenic Shock 

Module 2. Critical Patient Management for Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) 

2.1. The Underlying Pathology in Acute Coronary Syndrome 

2.1.1. Structural Alterations 

2.1.1.1. Ischemic Heart Disease 

2.1.2. Acute Coronary Syndrome without Evidence of Coronary Lesions 

2.1.2.1. The Reason for Chronic Treatment and its Effect on Prognosis 

2.2. Non-ST-Segment-Elevation in ACS 

2.2.1. Acute Management 

2.2.1.1. Diagnosis 
2.2.1.2. Treatment in the First 24 Hours 

2.3. ST-Segment-Elevation ACS 

2.3.1. Acute Management 

2.3.1.1. Diagnosis 
2.3.1.2. Treatment in the First 24 Hours 

2.3.2. Expected Complications and Chronic Treatment 

2.4. Complementary Diagnostic Laboratory Tests and RXT in Non-ST Segment Elevation ACS 
2.5. Expected Complications and Chronic Treatment in NSTEACS 
2.6. Anti-Anginal Drugs: Beta Blockers 
2.7. Anti-Anginal Drugs: Nitrates and Calcium Antagonists 
2.8. Planetary Antiaggregants Which Ones and For How Long? 
2.9. Anticoagulant Drugs Which Ones, How Much and Why? 
2.10. Indications for Coronary Angiography and Revascularization 
2.11. When Is Surgical Revascularization Indicated, and When Is Percutaneous Revascularization Indicated? 
2.12. Percutaneous Revascularization Techniques 
2.13. Surgical Revascularization Techniques 

Module 3. ACS Secondary Prevention. Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs 

3.1. Optimization of Medical Treatment after ACS 
3.2. Diet and Obesity Management 
3.3. Prescription and Types of Exercise 
3.4. Control of Arterial Hypertension before and after ACS 
3.5. Dyslipidemia Control Before and After ACS 
3.6. Smoking Control 
3.7. Diagnosis and Management of Diabetes in Ischemic Heart Disease 
3.8. Cardiac Rehabilitation Programs: Evidence, Phases, Components and Process of Care 
3.9. Cardiac Rehabilitation Telemedicine 
3.10. Continuity of Care after ACS and Cardiac Rehabilitation PHASE III of Cardiac Rehabilitation 

Module 4. Arrhythmias and Cardiac Pacing Devices: Diagnosis and Acute Phase Management 

4.1. General Bases: Cellular and Cardiac Electrophysiology Anatomy and Embryology of the Conduction System Normal and Pathological ECG 
4.2. Canalopathies 
4.3. Preexcitation. Management 
4.4. Ischemia as a Cause of Arrhythmias: Mechanisms 
4.5. NSTEACS Arrhythmias: EV, RIVA and TVNS (Meaning and Clinical Management) 
4.6. Polymorphic and Monomorphic VT: Meaning and Treatment 
4.7. VF and Out-of-Hospital Sudden Death in STEACS 
4.8. Supraventricular Arrhythmias in NSTEACS 
4.9. Antiarrhythmic Medication Used in STEACS 
4.10. Cardioversion and Electrical Defibrillation: Protocols 
4.11. Bradyarrhythmias and Blockages in STEACS Pacemaker Implantation Indications 
4.12. Automatic Implantable Defibrillator: Indications, Results and Techniques 
4.13. Cardiac Resynchronization, Indications and Outcomes 

Module 5. Non-Invasive Cardiac Imaging and Functional Tests 

5.1. Basic Skills in Echocardiography 

5.1.1. Echocardiographic Planes 
5.1.2. Limitations in the Acute Context 
5.1.3. Hemodynamic Calculations 

5.2. Special Situations 

5.2.1. Echocardiograms in the Initial Evaluation of the Patient 

5.2.1.1. The Patient in Shock and the Echocardiogram as a Diagnostic Tool 

5.2.2. Echocardiogram in the Hemodynamic Laboratory 
5.2.3. Echocardiogram in Cardiac Surgery Operating Room 
5.2.4. Acute Complications in Myocardio Infarction 

5.3. General Basis of an Echocardiography. Equipment 
5.4. Transthoracic and Transesophageal Echocardiography 
5.5. Pericardial Windows and Cardiac Ultrasound  

5.5.1. Windows and Planes Applied in Emergencies and Intensive Care Situations 
5.5.2. Basic Doppler (Color, Pulsating, Continuous and Tissue Doppler) 

5.6. Structural Alterations  

5.6.1. Basic Measures in Cardiac Ultrasound 
5.6.2. Thrombi 
5.6.3. Suspected Endocarditis 
5.6.4. Valvulopathies 
5.6.5. Pericardium 
5.6.6. How is an ultrasound reported in emergency and intensive care? 

5.7. Structural Alterations II 

5.7.1. Left Ventricle 
5.7.2. Right Ventricle 

5.8. Cardiac CAT 
5.9. Magnetic Resonance 
5.10. Functional Tests 
5.11. Hemodynamic Ultrasound 

5.11.1. Left Ventricular Hemodynamics 
5.11.2. Right Ventricular Hemodynamics 
5.11.3. Preload Dynamic Tests 

Module 6. Imaging in Acute Pathology of the Cardiovascular System 

6.1. Myocardiac Pathology 

6.1.1. Acute Coronary Syndrome 
6.1.2. Myocardial Laceration and Contusion 
6.1.3. Myocarditis 

6.2. Pericardial Pathology 

6.2.1. Acute Pericarditis 
6.2.2. Pericardial Effusion 
6.2.3. Cardiac Tamponade 

6.3. Acute Aortic Syndrome 

6.3.1. Aortic Trauma 
6.3.2. Aortic Dissection 
6.3.3. Aortic Aneurysm 

6.4. Heart Failure 

6.4.1. Congestive Heart Failure 
6.4.2. Pulmonary Edema 

6.5. Venous Thromboembolic Disease 

6.5.1. Deep Vein Thrombosis 
6.5.2. Pulmonary Embolism 

6.6. Ultrasound in Cardiac Arrest 

6.6.1. Cerebral Hemodynamics 
6.6.2. Brain Damage in Cardiac Arrest 
6.6.3. Usefulness of Ultrasound in Resuscitation 
6.6.4. Usefulness of Ultrasound After Recovery of Spontaneous Circulation 

6.7. Ultrasound in Shock

6.7.1. Ventricular Filling Pressure 
6.7.2. Cardiac Output 
6.7.3. Estimating Hemodynamic Responses to Intravascular Volume Therapy 
6.7.4. Ultrasound Assessment of Pulmonary Edema 
6.7.5. Ultrasound Search for Sources of Sepsis 

6.8. Ultrasound in Strokes 

6.8.1. Justification 
6.8.2  Initial Assessment 
6.8.3. Ultrasound Assessment 
6.8.4  Ultrasound-guided Management 

Module 7. Procedures and Techniques in the Cardiovascular Critical Care Patient 

7.1. Intubation and Invasive Mechanical Ventilation 

7.1.1. Orotracheal Intubation 

7.1.1.1. Available Tools and Techniques 

7.1.2. Mechanical Ventilation 

7.1.2.1. Forms of Ventilation 
7.1.2.2. Adjustment Depending on the Hemodynamic and Respiratory Situation of the Patient 

7.2. Pericardiocentesis 

7.2.1. Indications 
7.2.2. Technique 
7.2.3. Alternatives to Pericardial Drainage 

7.3. Arterial and Central Venous Cannulation 

7.3.1. Indications 
7.3.2. Technique 

7.4. Counterpulsation Balloon 

7.4.1. Indications 
7.4.2. Implantation Technique 

7.5. Transient Pacemaker 

7.5.1. Indications 
7.5.2. Implantation Technique 

Module 8. Special Situations in the Patient Under Critical Cardiovascular Care 

8.1. The Patient Before, During and After Cardiac Surgery 

8.1.1. Aspects to Look Out For 
8.1.2. Evolution 
8.1.3. Expected Complications 
8.1.4. Vascular Surgery Indications 
8.1.5. Emergency Coronary Surgery Indications 

8.2. Acute Valvular Disease 

8.2.1. Endocarditis 
8.2.2. Other Indications of Emergency Surgery 

8.3. Myocarditis 

8.3.1. Certainties and Controversies in Acute Management 

8.4. Percarditis, Pericardial Effusion and Cardiac Tamponade 

8.4.1. Acute and Chronic Treatment Options in Pericarditis 

8.5. Hemotherapy  
8.6. Thrombopenia  
8.7. Allergies and Anaphylactic Reactions  
8.8. Sepsis and Septic Shock 

Module 9. Action Guides in Acute Heart Disease 

9.1. SCAEST 
9.2. Non-ST-Segment-Elevation ACS 
9.3. Revascularization and DAPT 
9.4. Heart Failure 
9.5. Ventricular Arrhythmias and SCD - ICD Implantation Criteria 
9.6. Syncope 
9.7. Acute Chest Pain.  
9.8. Pericarditis, Cardiac Tamponade  
9.9. Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)  
9.10. Pulmonary Thromboembolism (PTE)  
9.11. Aortic Dissection  
9.12. Hypertensive Emergencies. 

Module 10. Surgery, Anesthesia and Intensive Care in Heart Disease 

10.1. Up-to-date Information on Congenital Cardiac Surgery 

10.1.1. Introduction and History of Congenital Heart Disease 
10.1.2. Principles of ECLS and ECMO 
10.1.3. Ventricular and Transplant Care 

10.2. Palliative and Corrective Surgical Techniques 

10.2.1. Surgical Techniques on Septal Defects and Rings 
10.2.2. IVC and ICA Partial Pulmonary Venous Anomalies 
10.2.3. AV Channel AP Window Cor Triatriatum 
10.2.4. TAPVR Vascular Rings, DAP 
10.2.5. Right Heart Surgical Techniques 
10.2.6. TOF 
10.2.7. PA/IVS 
10.2.8. Tricuspid Valve 
10.2.9. RVOT and Pulmonary Valve 
10.2.10. Left Heart Surgical Techniques 
10.2.11. Aortic Valve 
10.2.12. Mitral Valve and Coronary Abnormalities 
10.2.13. Surgical Techniques of the Main Veins 
10.2.14. Aorta, Coarctation of the Aorta, IAA 
10.2.15. TGA and Truncus 
10.2.16. Single Ventricle 

10.3. Low Postoperative Expense. Cardiac Dysfunction 
10.4. Renal Complications. Renal Purification Techniques 
10.5. Pulmonary Complications. Ventilatory Support Techniques. Pulmonary Hypertension Crisis 
10.6. Other Complications 

10.6.1. Post-Operation Infections Neumonia, Sepsis and Infections of the Surgical Wound Mediastinitis 
10.6.2. Cardiac Tamponade Phrenic Plication and Others 

Module 11. Advanced Vital Support 

11.1. Advanced Life Support in Adults 
11.2. Advanced Airway Management. 
11.3. Rapid Intubation Sequence. 
11.4. Protocols for Advanced Life Support in Adults 
11.5. Advanced Life Support in Pediatric Patients 
11.6. Special Situations in Advanced Life Support in Adults 
11.7. Special Situations in Advanced Life Support in Pediatric Patients 
11.8. Ethical and Legal Aspects in Advanced Life Support 

A unique, key, and decisive training experience to boost your professional development”