Foundational Concepts

Master the core principles of cardiovascular health that underpin all clinical decision-making.

• Hypertension (HTN): Beyond the numbers—learn to diagnose, stage, and manage hypertension effectively, including lifestyle interventions and drug therapy.
• Dyslipidemia: Understand lipid profiles and the role of statins and other therapies in cardiovascular disease (CVD) prevention. We'll cover both primary and secondary prevention strategies.
• ECG Essentials: Gain the confidence to interpret electrocardiograms, recognizing common abnormalities and urgent presentations like ST-elevation myocardial infarction (STEMI) and life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Heart Failure (HF): Develop a systematic approach to diagnosing and managing chronic and acute heart failure, including the use of natriuretic peptides and evidence-based pharmacotherapy.

Advanced Topics

Expand your expertise to tackle more complex and specialized cardiology presentations.

• Ischemic Heart Disease (IHD): Learn to assess and manage stable angina and acute coronary syndromes, focusing on risk stratification and appropriate referral pathways.
• Valvular Heart Disease (VHD): Understand the common valvular conditions (e.g., aortic stenosis, mitral regurgitation) and their management in primary care, including when to refer for specialist assessment.
• Miscellaneous Cardiology: Explore a range of other crucial topics, including the identification and management of peripheral artery disease (PAD), which is a key marker for systemic atherosclerosis. We will also cover the different types of cardiomyopathies, giving you the tools to recognize these rare but serious conditions.