Cardiology in the Trenches: Practical Cardiology for the General Practitioner

Course overview

Heart disease is common in general practice. Although some cardiology cases need referral, the majority of them can be handled well in general practice. This program will review what you need to know to diagnose and begin managing patients with heart disease, including the tools practitioners already have at hand. Tips on the significance and evaluation of cardiac murmurs will be covered, as well as the value of calculating vertebral heart score (VHS). The stages of heart disease and failure will be thoroughly examined. Youll walk away with a better understanding of when and how to begin treatment to potentially increase lifespan, as well as practical advice on which medications to choose.