This e-learning course is accredited with 4 European CME credits (ECMEC®s)
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Why and how?
To learn about Cardiovascular Disease (CVD) Prevention as recommended by the European Guidelines on CVD Prevention in Clinical Practice (2016).
Through case-based studies and multiple choice questions (MCQs).
Learning objectives
- Understand the need for a preventive strategy for cardiovascular disease (CVD) and the important issues in the epidemiology of CVD.
- Understand the total CVD risk approach; know the priorities for CVD prevention in clinical practice and risk factors targets.
- Know how to use SCORE, and understand the notions of relative risk / cardiovascular risk age.
- Apply the guidelines when assessing patients in a clinical setting; use the guidelines to identify high-risk patients and make appropriate risk factor management decisions
Be familiar with CVD Prevention audits. - Know how to facilitate more effective cardiovascular disease prevention.