This 30 minutes module aims to update GPs about cardiovascular (CV) risk, so that they can actively engage patients in a discussion on lowering this. The module will review the impact of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on patients in the United Kingdom and suggest evidence-based strategies to reduce CV risk in their patients. NICE guidelines on hypertension, lipids and cardiovascular disease prevention will be the major resources.
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Cardiology
Reducing CV risk in primary care: Primary Prevention – Royal College of General Practitioners
This 30 minutes module aims to update GPs about cardiovascular (CV) risk, so that they can actively engage patients in a discussion on lowering this. The module will review the impact of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on patients in the United Kingdom and suggest evidence-based strategies to reduce CV risk in their patients. NICE guidelines on hypertension, lipids and cardiovascular disease prevention will be the major resources.
DURATION
30 mins
PROFESSION
Physician
# OF CREDITS
0.5
ACCREDITATION
EXPIRY DATE
2021-06-16
This 30 minutes module aims to update GPs about cardiovascular (CV) risk, so that they can actively engage patients in a discussion on lowering this. The module will review the impact of cardiovascular disease (CVD) on patients in the United Kingdom and suggest evidence-based strategies to reduce CV risk in their patients. NICE guidelines on hypertension, lipids and cardiovascular disease prevention will be the major resources.
Faculty
Dirk Pilat (FRCHP, PgDipGP (Otago), BSc (Open)), Toni Hazell (MD, MRCGP), Michael Boivin (B.Pharm., CDE, CTE, CTH), David Strain (MBChB, MD, FRCP), Derek Connolly (BSc(Hons), MB ChB(Edin), PhD(Cantab), FRCP), Jim Moore (BSc, MB ChB, FRCP Edin, DRCOG)
Learning objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
- Describe the NICE guideline recommendations for reducing cardiovascular risk
- Implement strategies to reduce cardiovascular risk in patients
- Discuss with patients how reducing their cardiovascular risk and adhering to treatment strategies can reduce their overall risk of a major adverse cardiovascular event (MACE).
Cost of course:
Free
#
of credits: 0.5
Duration: 30 mins