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Cardiovascular, Medication Management
Hypertension in a New Century: Challenge and Change – Mainpro+
DURATION
PROFESSION
# OF CREDITS
2
ACCREDITATION
Mainpro+
EXPIRY DATE
2014-05-15
Learning objectives
- Describe clinical inertia, its impact on treatment of hypertension in Canada, and strategies to overcome it.
- Evaluate new evidence related to the comparative efficacy of different antihypertensives.
- Measure blood pressure accurately.
- Identify patients who are likely to encounter issues with adherence and suggest strategies to improve adherence.
- Explain how a simplified treatment algorithm can improve management of hypertension.
Cost of course:
Free