This workshop on Advanced Clinical Skills in Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease aims to equip healthcare professionals in the Nursing, Midwifery, and Allied Health Professions workforce with advanced knowledge and skills necessary to assess and manage patients with hypertension and cardiovascular conditions.

Delegates will explore pathophysiology, assessment techniques, treatment options, self-care management, and ECG interpretation to enhance their clinical practice.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this session, delegates will be able to:

  • Understand Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease: Describe the pathophysiology and clinical presentation of hypertension, Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS), and heart failure.
  • Evaluate Cardiovascular Assessments: Utilise advanced clinical skills to conduct comprehensive cardiovascular assessments and understand the complexities involved in practice.
  • Explore Treatment Options: Analyse pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatment options for common cardiovascular conditions and their impact on patient outcomes.
  • Understand Self-Care Management: Demonstrate an in-depth understanding of self-care management principles and personalise support for patients managing long-term cardiovascular conditions.
  • Interpret ECGs: Accurately interpret common arrhythmias and myocardial infarction on a 12-lead ECG, applying findings to clinical decision-making.

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Who should attend?

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  • Healthcare professionals

Workshop Agenda

Below is an outline of the proposed agenda, if you have any questions please get in touch.

Welcome & Introductions

  • Overview of Objectives
Understanding Hypertension and Cardiovascular Disease

  • Overview of hypertension and its role in cardiovascular disease.
  • Pathophysiology and clinical presentations of Acute Coronary Syndromes (ACS) and heart failure.
Advanced Cardiovascular Assessments

  • Review of advanced cardiovascular assessment techniques.
  • Discuss the complexities of physical assessment in practice, including vital signs, cardiac auscultation, and symptom interpretation.
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Treatment Options

  • Explore pharmacological treatments: antihypertensives, anticoagulants, and other medications for cardiovascular conditions.
  • Discuss non-pharmacological treatments: lifestyle changes, cardiac rehabilitation, and education.
Principles of Self-Care Management

  • Understand the importance of self-care in managing long-term cardiovascular conditions.
  • Discuss strategies for personalising support for patients to enhance adherence and self-management.
Interpreting ECGs

  • Introduction to 12-lead ECG interpretation with a focus on common arrhythmias and myocardial infarction.
  • Discuss the clinical significance of findings and their implications for patient management.
Wrap-Up and Q&A Session

  • Recap of key points from the session.
  • Open the floor for questions and discussions.
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