Aims & Learning Objectives:
To familiarise the student with recent advances in cardiovascular pharmacology and current areas of research of particular importance and interest, and to practise key skills. Knowledge gained from previous units in pharmacology will be built upon with more advanced and specialised treatment of specific topics. The tutorials are integral to the unit, allowing for open discussion of pertinent current research papers. After taking this unit, the student should demonstrate an understanding of the regulation of vascular smooth muscle and its modulation by drugs, occlusive vascular disease and targets for future drug development, and an ability to interpret relevant research data in a logical and critical manner.
Content:
An in-depth treatment of selected topics covering recent advances in cardiovascular pharmacology, such as: regulation of blood vessel tone, calcium and potassium channels, endothelium-derived vasorelaxant factors. Occlusive vascular disease, including myocardial infarction and stroke.
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