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Pathophysiology Course

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What will I learn?

Get stuck into the Pathophysiology Course, designed for autopsy professionals, where you'll explore the ins and outs of atherosclerosis. Get a proper understanding of what causes it, the risk factors, and how common it is. You'll also look at autopsy results by linking the clinical history to what you see under the microscope and with the naked eye during the post-mortem. Get to grips with the cellular and molecular side of how plaques form, what macrophages do, and how genetics play a role. Connect the pathophysiology to what actually happens to patients, and learn about how the lining of blood vessels malfunctions, how fats build up, and the inflammation involved. You'll become more knowledgeable about diseases of the heart arteries, brain arteries and arteries in the limbs, and think about why understanding pathophysiology is important in medical practice and future research.

Apoia's Unique Features

Online course with lifetime access
Certificate aligned with educational standards
Printable PDF summaries
Online support always available
Select and arrange the chapters you wish to study
Customize your course workload
Instant feedback on practical activities
Study anytime, no internet connection required

Develop skills

Enhance the growth of the practical skills listed below

Break down what causes atherosclerosis: Pinpoint the risk factors and how common it is.

Check out autopsy findings: Link what happened in the patient's clinical history to what you see in the pathology.

Get to grips with plaque formation: Explore the cellular and molecular processes involved.

Size up clinical outcomes: Link the pathophysiology to how it impacts different parts of the body.

Figure out treatment implications: Use what you've learned to inform medical practice.

Suggested summary

Workload: between 4 and 360 hours

Before starting, you can modify the chapters and the workload.

  • Select which chapter to commence with
  • Add or remove chapters
  • Increase or decrease the course workload

Examples of chapters you can include

You’ll be able to generate additional chapters similar to the examples below

This is a free course focused on personal and professional growth. It does not equate to a technical, undergraduate, or postgraduate qualification, but offers practical and relevant knowledge for your professional journey.