Cardiovascular system & genetics (PHA -804) PHD: Course Outline

COURSE DESCRIPTION:

In this course two common diseases of the cardiovascular system are under study: Myocardial infarction and congestive cardiac failure. The students will understand the rational uses of different life-saving drugs with respect to these two diseases. The students will understand the core concepts of pharmacogenetics and genomics along with gene therapy.

COURSE OBJECTIVES:

This course is designed to:

• Discuss the lifesaving management of acute myocardial infarction, and CCF
• Rationalize the use of gene therapy in different diseases.

COURSE CONTENT 

• Drug management of acute myocardial infarction
• CCF management.
• Gene therapy