Course Summary
This course covers the basic principles of pathophysiology, including cellular injury, inflammation, and immune system response, as well as the pathophysiology of various organ systems.Key Learning Points
- Gain a deep understanding of the underlying mechanisms of disease
- Learn how to apply this knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of patients
- Develop critical thinking skills through case studies and interactive quizzes
Related Topics for further study
- Pathogenesis of Disease
- Cellular Injury
- Inflammation
- Immune System Response
- Organ System Pathophysiology
Learning Outcomes
- Understand the underlying mechanisms of disease
- Apply knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of patients
- Develop critical thinking skills
Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course
- Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology
- Familiarity with medical terminology
Course Difficulty Level
IntermediateCourse Format
- Online
- Self-paced
- Interactive
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Related Education Paths
- Medical Laboratory Scientist Certification Program
- Registered Nurse Certification Program
- Physician Assistant Certification Program
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Description
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Outline
- Pathophysiology as a Science
- 1_1 "Pathophysiology as a Science"
- 1_2 "Contribution of Various National Schools"
- 1_3 "How and When Pathophysiology Separated From Anatomic Pathology"
- 1_4 "Pathophysiology & Anatomic Pathology: Apart or Together?"
- 1_5 "Pathophysiology as Systemic Pathobiology in Medical Knowledge"
- 1_ 6 "Scientific Reasoning vs Clinical Reasoning"
- 1_7 "Modeling of Diseases or Their Elements: Key Role in Medical Progress"
- 1_8 "Spread of Pathophysiology Worldwide"
- Acknowledgements / Благодарности
- Copyright / Копирайт
- Additional materials (bibliography)
- Further reading/Дополнительная литература
- Practical questions
- Control questions
- General Nosology. Health and Disease
- 2_1 "Defense Can be Pathogenic and Costly"
- 2_2 "Mosaic Character of Diseases. Elements of Disease"
- 2_3 "General Aetiology & General Pathogenesis"
- 2_4 "What is a Disease?"
- 2_5 "Local and Systemic Mechanisms in Pathogenesis"
- 2_6 "Specific and Non-Specific in Pathogenesis: is There Any Real Need in That Division?"
- 2_7 "Health and Norm"
- Additional materials (bibliography)
- Practical questions
- Control questions
- Aetiological doctrines: monocausalism, conditionalism and constitutionalism
- 3_1 "Most Fruitful Doctrines in Medical Determinism"
- 3_2 "Indirect Causality in Pathology: Examples"
- 3_3 "Conditionalism – Principal Antipode of Monocausalism"
- 3_4 "A Convergent Hybrid of Two Antipodes: Causalism"
- 3_5 "Constitutionalism – a Medical Doctrine Put Reactivity in the Centre of System"
- 3_6 "Multiple Classification but the Same Triple Division"
- Additional materials (bibliography)
- Practical questions
- Control questions
- Locally driven typical pathological processes. Pathophysiology of microcirculation
- 4_1 "What is Microcirculation?"
- 4_2 "Regulation of Microcirculation Differs From That of Systemic Circulation"
- 4_3 "Modelling of Microcirculatory Disorders: Experiment and Interpretation"
- 4_4 "Arterial (Active) Hyperaemia"
- 4_5 "Venous (Passive) Hyperaemia"
- 4_6 "Combined (Mixed) Hyperaemia"
- 4_7 "Ischemia"
- 4_8 "Stasis: Outcome of Typical Disorders of Microcirculation"
- Additional materials (bibliography)
- Practical questions
- Control questions
- Pathophysiology of inflammation. Part 1
- 5_1 "What is Inflammation?"
- 5_2 "Components of Inflammation"
- 5_3 "Models of Acute Inflammation"
- 5_4 "Inflammation: Typical Pathological Under Predominant Local Regulation"
- 5_5 "Barrier Function of Inflammation. Part 1"
- 5_6 "Barrier Function of Inflammation. Part 2"
- Additional materials (bibliography)
- Practical questions
- Control questions
- Pathophysiology of inflammation. Part 2
- 6_1 "Acute Inflammation: Etiology and Onset"
- 6_2 "Alteration"
- 6_3 "Alternative Starters for Inflammation"
- 6_4 "Mechanisms of Exudation. Part 1"
- 6_5 "Mechanisms of Exudation. Part 2"
- 6_6 "Role of Cell Adhesion Molecules (CAMs)"
- 6_7 "Mediators of Inflammation: Groups and Effects. Part 1"
- 6_8: "Mediators of Inflammation: Groups and Effects. Part 2"
- Additional materials (bibliography)
- Practical questions
- Control questions
Summary of User Reviews
Discover the complexities of pathophysiology with this highly-rated course on Coursera. Learn from expert instructors and gain a deep understanding of the subject matter.Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course
Many users appreciated the in-depth explanations and clear examples provided by the instructors.Pros from User Reviews
- Expert instructors provide clear explanations and examples
- Course material is well-organized and easy to follow
- Assignments and quizzes are challenging but helpful for learning
- Great course for healthcare professionals looking to deepen their knowledge
Cons from User Reviews
- Some users found the course content too advanced for beginners
- Course is very dense and requires a lot of time and effort to complete
- Limited interaction with instructors and other students
- Some technical issues with the platform were reported
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