Basics of Hypertension: Confronting the Silent Killer
Hours: 1.00
Hypertension is a common chronic disease and a major contributor to the number one cause of death in the world: cardiovascular disease. This course describes the condition and the management strategies of hypertension to improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. It will increase the medical professional's knowledge about accurately assessing a patient’s blood pressure, the most commonly prescribed medications used to treat hypertension, and how to educate patients and families dealing with hypertension. The goal of this educational program is to provide medical professionals in healthcare settings with increased knowledge of hypertension, assessment skills, medications used for treatment, and information for patient and family education.
Hypertension is a common chronic disease and a major contributor to the number one cause of death in the world: cardiovascular disease. This course describes the condition and the management strategies of hypertension to improve cardiovascular and cerebrovascular health. It will increase the medical professional's knowledge about accurately assessing a patient’s blood pressure, the most commonly prescribed medications used to treat hypertension, and how to educate patients and families dealing with hypertension. The goal of this educational program is to provide medical professionals in healthcare settings with increased knowledge of hypertension, assessment skills, medications used for treatment, and information for patient and family education.
