Part 1 Anatomy of the heart and blood vessels: earliest concepts (theory and myths); accurate description by dissection; role of electron microscopy. Part 2 Structural abnormalities: part A acquired abnormalities - panoramic view of cardiovascular pathology, endocardial lesions, myocardial lesions, pericardial disease, arterial lesions, atherosclerosis (arteriosclerosis), primary tumours of the heart, anatomical changes due to neurologic disorders, anatomical changes due to endocrine and nutritional factors; part B congential abnormalities; functional mechanism -earliest physiological observations to present concepts; the heart as a pump; the electrophysiologic control of the heart; regulation of blood pressure; functional disturbances - coronary artery disease; hypertension; electrophysiologic disturbances; genetics and cardiovascular disease; diagnostic techniques - physical examination; sphygmomanometry; graphic methods; radiologic methods; echocardiography; nuclear imaging techniques; magnetic resonance imaging; therapeutic modalities - surgical modalities; pharmacologic modalities.
