Cardiology
Hypertension Management
About the Course
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5 CME Hours
Reviewing the latest cardiology guidelines, this course covers accurate blood pressure measurement, workup for secondary hypertension, and the step-wise approach to pharmacological treatment.
Learning Objectives
- Diagnose hypertension according to current thresholds.
- Screen for secondary causes (e.g., OSA, hyperaldosteronism).
- Select first-line antihypertensive agents.
- Manage hypertensive urgency and emergency.
- Advise patients on DASH diet and lifestyle changes.