Demystifying Heart Failure And Pulmonary Hypertension
ABOUT:
Chronic heart failure (CHF) is an increasingly prevalent problem within ageing populations and accounts for thousands of hospitalisations and deaths annually in Australia. Pulmonary arterial hypertension (PAH) is a rare disease with a poor prognosis if not treated. Pharmacological treatment options for PAH have increased significantly over the past 10 years. GPs may have a lack of awareness of specialist services available for patients and may under-refer or refer late for these medical conditions, which can impact upon best management of the patient’s health.
LEARNING OUTCOMES:
- Describe the clinical presentation and diagnosis of heart failure
- Discus the principals of treatment of PAH
- Assess patients with heart failure and pulmonary hypertension and decide when to manage and when to refer
- Use hospital guidelines and Health Pathways Melbourne to navigate management and referral

- Presenter(s):A/Prof David Prior
A/Prof Andrew Burns - Host:St Vincent's Public Hospital, Melbourne
- Duration:52.52 min
- Activity ID:131166
- QI&CPD Points:2
- Provider:Lateral Connections
Register
Login
For more information, contact the praxhub education support team: education@praxhub.com