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
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Introduction
Module Team Module Lead Morven Dunn. Cardiovascular Disease Clinical Development Coordinator, British Heart Foundation Module Members James Lambie. Practice Nurse,...
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Module test
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