Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a multisystem long term condition encompassing Heart Failure (preserved and Reduced ejection fraction), AF, VTE, Stroke, Hypertension, Ischemic Heart Disease and Hyperlipidaemia and is the leading global cause of death. This course is designed for Nurses, Paramedic Practitioners and Pharmacists who are managing long term condition reviews in Practice.
Within the training, you will update on the cardiovascular system functions and revisit the risk factors for CVD, exploring the management of hypertension and cholesterol whilst discussing early recognition and treatment of DVT and PE. The afternoon will be primarily focussed on the management of chronic heart failure for both preserved and ejection fraction.
Delivered by an Advanced Practitioner in primary care, you be provided with resources and frameworks to help manage patients with CVD and equip you with the necessary skills to meet General Practice QoF.
Learning Outcomes
- To increase knowledge on cardiovascular disease and specific risk factors.
- To refresh on the pathophysiology of heart disease
- Obtain information on national guidance and strategies to engage patients.
- Increase awareness on primary and secondary prevention strategies.
- Investigate socio-economic factors in the development of cardiovascular diseases
and current management and prevention strategies.
- To explore Pharmaco-therapeutics associated with cardiovascular disease: Hypertension and dyslipidaemia.
- Obtain resources and guidance on assessment, diagnosis and monitoring.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided.