This learning module explores the diagnosis and management of hypertension including lifestyle interventions and pharmacological treatment

Define hypertension and how it is diagnosed

Differentiate between primary and secondary hypertension

Understand the rationale for treating hypertension, and recommended BP goals 

Recognise complications associated with hypertension

Feel confident recommending appropriate lifestyle advice

Describe the classes of antihypertensives and their indications for use 

Hypertension

Cardiovascular Disease Global Education Network

Cardiovascular Disease Learning Modules

An in-depth guide into the diagnosis and management of hypertension, diabetes, heart failure and dyslipidaemia

Amin Siddig

An in-depth guide into the diagnosis and management of Type 2 diabetes

Diabetes 

Part 2 of the heart failure learning module covers the management of heart failure including lifestyle modifications, medical treatment and device therapy

Heart Failure - Part 2

Part 1 of the heart failure learning module explores the background, pathophysiology and diagnosis of heart failure

Heart Failure - Part 1

This module will cover an overview of dyslipidaemia including basic epidemiology, investigation and management