Learning outcomes
- Define hypertension and classifications of essential hypertension
- Describe the epidemiology of essential hypertension
- Explain the pathophysiology of hypertension, including causes and consequences
- Outline methods used to confirm a diagnosis of essential hypertension
- Consider cardiovascular risk assessment tools used in the assessment of essential hypertension
- Appraise the impact of pharmacological treatment and behaviour change approaches
- Understand person-centered approaches for the management of individuals living with essential hypertension, focusing upon supporting self-management
Introduction
Module Team Module Lead Morven Dunn. Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Development Coordinator, British Heart Foundation Module Members James Lambie. Practice Nurse,...
Case 1: Paul
Meet Paul Paul is a 43 year old man who works as an architect. He lives with his partner and...
Case 2: Evelyn
Meet Evelyn Evelyn is 67 years old and married to Tom. She retired from her cleaning job at the local...
Case 3: Ronnie
Meet Ronnie Ronnie is 62 years old and works as a nightshift security guard three nights a week. He was...
Module test
This is the module test for ‘HEARTe 10. Hypertension’. It is strongly recommended that you work through the learning materials of...
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