CPD module: heart disease

After completing this module, you should be more aware of:

• the impact of cardiovascular disease
• the role of atherosclerosis as the principal cause of CVD
• the impact of atherosclerosis on the cardiovascular system
• the development and risk factors for atherosclerosis
• different types of heart disease
• factors increase the risk of heart conditions
• medications with an associated increased risk of heart damage
• management of atherosclerosis
• the use of statins in hypercholesterolaemia
• other drugs used in lipid management
• angina prevalence and types
• primary and secondary drug treatment of angina.