
Hypertension Guidelines Course
Hypertension Guidelines Course is organized by Physicians Insurance - A Mutual Company.
Origination: Feb 2022
Expiration: Dec 2024
Description:
Uncontrolled hypertension can cause multiple complications ranging from a myocardial infarction (MI) to stroke. Diagnosing and managing this chronic condition involves a team approach to improve a patient's outcome. There continues to be a global and national push to manage hypertension. There are various evidence-based approaches and strategies when treating patients who have or are at risk for developing hypertension. This course aims to educate nurses, registered dietitian nutritionists, pharmacists, physical therapists, physicians, and radiologic technologists about current guidelines and drug therapy for the management of hypertension.
Learning Objectives:
• Recall blood pressure goals for various stages of hypertension.
• Recall lifestyle modification strategies in managing patients with hypertension.
• Discuss major concerns related to the four classes of antihypertensive drugs.
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