MIMS Education

At The Helm of Hypertension Control with Selective β1-Blockers

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19 Jun 2024

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Overview

About this course

The goal of this learning activity is to provide pharmacists with an overview of hypertension as a precursor to major cardiovascular events such as heart failure, and the importance of selective β1-adrenergic antagonists as a pharmacological approach to hypertension management.

Upon completing this module, participants will have a better understanding of the following aspects:

Fundamentals of sympathetic overactivity in hypertension and its relationship with cardiovascular disease
Importance of lowering blood pressure and managing hypertension with a pharmacological approach
Clinical efficacy of a selective β1-adrenergic antagonist in patients with hypertension or heart failure

CPD Reviewer:

Dr Aslannif Roslan
Consultant Cardiologist
National Heart Institute

Who should participate:

Pharmacists

NOTE:

Please read thoroughly & understand the module before attempting the assessment questions.

Terms & Conditions:

Participants must obtain a minimum score of 7/10 (70%) to be awarded 1 point.
MIMS Education and MIMS Medica shall not be responsible or liable for the outcome of your CPD points.

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