Course Description

"Mastering Hypertension Management in Primary Care" is an advanced-level CME course offered by Stanford University School of Medicine, designed to equip healthcare professionals with the latest knowledge and skills in diagnosing and managing hypertension. This comprehensive course utilizes interactive case presentations to address common and challenging care dilemmas, providing critical information for primary care settings.

What You Will Learn

• Advanced techniques for hypertension diagnosis and management
• In-depth understanding of hypertension pathophysiology
• Application of recent hypertensive guidelines and trials
• Development of appropriate hypertensive regimens for uncomplicated and resistant hypertension
• Identification of cases requiring advanced diagnostics and specialty care referral
• Effective prescription strategies for resistant hypertension patients

Course Content

• Principles of hypertension pathophysiology and diagnosis
• Recent hypertensive guidelines and trials
• Development of appropriate hypertensive regimens
• Management of uncomplicated and resistant hypertension
• Advanced diagnostics in hypertension
• Criteria for referral to specialty care
• Interactive case presentations of common and challenging care dilemmas

Who Should Attend

• Primary care physicians
• Family practice doctors
• Cardiologists
• Internal medicine specialists
• Nephrologists
• Nurse practitioners
• Physician's assistants
• Healthcare professionals seeking to enhance their skills in hypertension management

Real-World Application

The skills acquired in this course will enable healthcare professionals to:

• Improve patient outcomes through more accurate hypertension diagnosis and management
• Implement evidence-based treatment strategies based on the latest guidelines and trials
• Confidently handle complex cases of resistant hypertension
• Make informed decisions about when to use advanced diagnostics or refer to specialty care
• Enhance the overall quality of care provided to hypertensive patients in primary care settings
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in hypertension management
• Contribute to reducing cardiovascular risks associated with hypertension in their patient populations