Overview

This module will take approximately 30 minutes to complete and includes the following elements.

• Background
  • Burden, risk factors, and strategies for CVD prevention.
• Management
  • How to assess cardiovascular risk and how to manage cardiovascular risk.
• An optional quiz to assess your learning from the course
• An audit suggestion
• A list of useful links and resources for further reading

Goals

During this course you will learn to:

• Reduce the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, which includes:
  • Coronary heart disease (including angina and myocardial infarction).
  • Stroke and transient ischaemic attack.
  • Peripheral arterial disease.
• Improve quality of life.
• Improve life expectancy.

Audit Suggestions

Topics covered