Hypertension in a New Century: Challenge and Change – MOC Section 1

CAN-eng

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Cardiovascular, Medication Management

2 Credits

Course Description

Course Details

Expiry Date: 2014-05-15

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Learning Objective(s)

  1. Describe clinical inertia, its impact on treatment of hypertension in Canada, and strategies to overcome it.
  2. Evaluate new evidence related to the comparative efficacy of different antihypertensives.
  3. Measure blood pressure accurately.
  4. Identify patients who are likely to encounter issues with adherence and suggest strategies to improve adherence.
  5. Explain how a simplified treatment algorithm can improve management of hypertension.