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Cardiovascular Disease Update

£117.50

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Course Delivery & Duration

One day workshop.

Suitable For

Dietician, GP, Nurse, Pharmacist, Podiatrist, Registered Healthcare Practitioners

Outline Content

This interactive day is for health care professionals who have completed the Cardiovascular Disease Management Diploma or other equivalent cardiovascular disease training, and develops further knowledge in the fields of heart failure and other current issues. The prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease as it affects primary care, as well as new drugs, are covered. Other topics include hypertension and atrial fibrillation including the latest management recommendations.

Learning Outcomes

  • Knowledge of new developments in management
  • Understanding of disease management and drug therapy
  • Knowledge of requirements of GMS QOF and other guidelines

Section Headings

  • Heart Failure
  • Current Issues
  • Prevalence, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease
  • Hypertension
  • Atrial fibrillation
  • GMS QOF and NICE recommendations