Learning Non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome: an update Risk stratification and ongoing care is important in non-ST elevation acute coronary syndrome, the new collective term for unstable angina and non-ST elevation myocardial infarction.…Published: 26 September 2015
Learning Obesity: current and emerging drug treatments The prevalence of obesity has doubled worldwide since 1980, but a range of new treatments are being introduced to help patients lose weight.…Published: 5 June 2015
Learning Stroke: latest treatment options in acute management With 1.9 million neurons lost each minute a stroke is untreated, rapid diagnosis and management is essential.…Published: 12 May 2015
Learning Managing ANCA-associated vasculitis Treatment of vasculitis associated with antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibodies requires immunosuppressive therapies and close monitoring of the patient to manage toxicity.…Published: 19 March 2015
Learning Low molecular weight heparins for treating venous thromboembolism How to start patients on these common injected anticoagulants and optimise treatment.…Published: 4 March 2015
Learning Hypertension: pathophysiology and diagnosis Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the leading risk factor associated with death in the world but is largely asymptomatic and often undetected in patients.…Published: 11 February 2015
Learning Hypertension: management The management of hypertension relies primarily on lifestyle modification with the addition of antihypertensive drug therapy in selected patients.…Published: 11 February 2015
Learning Electrolytes in cardiology How potassium, magnesium, sodium and calcium imbalances can lead to serious heart complications.…Published: 3 February 2015
Learning Diuretic therapy explained The different mechanisms of action that classes of diuretic have means they can be used to treat a variety of conditions.…Published: 15 January 2015
Learning Preventing falls in older people How pharmacy teams can reduce the risk of falls in elderly people by identifying risk factors and managing medicines.…Published: 21 October 2014
