Practical Approach to the Patient with Hypertension.
Upon completion of this session, using multiple research trials as well as the current JNC recommendations, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
- Apply the current JNC recommendations for treatment of hypertension.
- Develop a rational approach to choosing medication in treating hypertension.
- Decide when and how to evaluate for secondary causes of hypertension.
Practical Approach to the Patient with Potential DVT.
Upon completion of this session, using multiple research trials as well as applying recommendations from the ACCP, AAFP/ACP, and the AHA/ACC, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
- Obtain an appropriate medical history to better identify those patients at risk.
- More confidently evaluate and assess the patient suspected of having DVT.
- Better manage patients with the confirmed diagnosis of DVT.
Practical Approach to the Patient with Headache.
Upon completion of this session, while applying recommendations from the IHC, NHF, AAFP, AAN and ACP, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
- Review the differential diagnosis of a patient presenting with the complaint of headache.
- More confidently evaluate the patient with headache and appreciate the indications for imaging.
- Develop a treatment plan that considers lifestyle changes as well as medications.
Practical Approach to the Patient with Diabetes.
Upon completion of this session, using multiple research trials as well as recommendations from the ADA, EASN, AGA, CDA, AACE, ACP, and the AAFP, the participant should be able to: GL, COMP
- Consider this primer on management.
- Distinguish the patient who is likely to go on to develop complications and appreciate the potential long-term course.
- Apply the current guidelines for therapy and access the anticipated outcome goals.