Learning Lipid-lowering therapies for the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease in primary care An overview of updated guidance relating to the secondary prevention of cardiovascular disease can be applied in practice, considering the availability of newer medications.…Published: 27 September 2024
Learning Paediatric arrhythmias: pathophysiology, types and pharmaceutical management While many arrhythmias in children are harmless, it is vital to distinguish between the different types to ensure that potentially harmful ones are identified early and treatment plans are optimised for the patient.…Published: 16 July 2024
Learning Case-based learning: chronic breathlessness in adults The causes and management of breathlessness in adults, with a focus on chronic breathlessness.…Published: 5 April 2024
Learning Pulmonary hypertension: recognition, diagnosis and management An overview of the pathogenesis, recognition, diagnosis and treatment of pulmonary hypertension.…Published: 26 March 2024
Learning Hypertension: pharmacological management An overview of the pharmacological management of hypertension and the role of the pharmacist prescriber in general practice.…Published: 2 January 2024
Learning Assessment and prevention of cardiovascular disease Cardiovascular disease accounts for a quarter of all deaths in the UK but is largely preventable through lifestyle modification and lipid-lowering therapy. This article explains how pharmacists can identify at-risk patients and support primary and secondary prevention measures.…Published: 11 July 2023
Learning Interpretation of electrocardiograms Understanding and interpreting electrocardiogram readings is an increasingly important skill for pharmacists. This article introduces the basic principles of the electrocardiogram and how to recognise common abnormalities.…Published: 10 March 2023
Learning Digoxin monitoring and toxicity management Digoxin is used to treat a variety of cardiovascular conditions; its toxicity can cause significant morbidity and mortality if not recognised early enough. This article provides an overview of the initiation of digoxin and toxicity management.…Published: 3 January 2023
Learning Atrial fibrillation: symptoms, diagnosis and management An overview of the signs, symptoms and recommended pharmacological treatments for atrial fibrillation, which affects around 1.5 million people in England.…Published: 8 November 2022
Learning Infective endocarditis: diagnosis, treatment and prevention An overview of the pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment and prevention of infective endocarditis, as well as the role of the pharmacist in managing the infection.…Published: 22 July 2022
