PATIENT AND FAMILY EDUCATION: TEACHING THE PATIENT WITH CARDIOVASCULAR DISEASE

Course overview

In the United States, coronary heart disease is the leading cause of death. Coronary heart disease, hypertension, heart failure, stroke, and congenital cardiovascular defects are types of cardiovascular disease (CVD), a term that encompasses a range of abnormalities of the heart and blood vessels. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for providing patient and family education about CVD, including a step-by-step process and the benefits of patient and family education on this topic. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.