Management of Hypertension In GP

Speciality Primary health care - General/other

Organizer Shaymaa Ali Alfares

CME/CPD Provider Central Department of Primary Health Care

Scheduled date(s):

From 13 April 2022 To 13 April 2022

Aims And Objectives

Objectives 1. Establish an accurate diagnosis of hypertension through a focused history and physical exam. a. Explain the role of Ambulatory blood pressure measurement in the diagnosis of hypertension b. Explain the role of home blood pressure measurement and monitoring in the diagnosis of hypertension c. Clarify the stages of hypertension 2. Explain hypertension management a. List the different classes of drugs available to manage hypertension b. Encourage the patients on lifestyle management c. Understanding the rationale of treating hypertension and the recommended blood pressure goals 3. Explain the difference between the updated guidelines 4. Explain the White coat hypertension

Content Outline

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Target Audience

Residents in KFMRP- Residents in GPPDP Program- Family physicians- General practitioners