Cardiovascular Disease Update

This interactive day is for students who have completed the Coronary Heart Disease Prevention Diploma 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.

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

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

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