PHR2142 Comprehensive care: Cardiovascular

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

1. 1

   Describe how the structure and function of the cardiovascular system is affected by disease

2. 2

   Describe the epidemiology and clinical aspects of disease state management for cardiovascular conditions, including primary and secondary prevention strategies

3. 3

   Describe the signs and symptoms, and diagnostic methods relevant to cardiovascular conditions

4. 4

   Explain the mechanism of action of drugs used in treatment of cardiovascular conditions, and predict how this leads to the treatment of disease and possible side effects

5. 5

   List and prioritise drug and non-drug therapy options for the management of acute and chronic cardiovascular conditions

6. 6

   Evaluate a patient's cardiovascular condition and create a patient specific care plan which applies established clinical guidelines and a comprehensive clinical review of potential drug-related problems

7. 7

   Evaluate and justify when referral for medical assessment is required, with a particular emphasis on symptoms indicative of referral

8. 8

   Apply counselling strategies that provide support and optimise behavioural change for patients with cardiovascular conditions

9. 9

   Using a multidisciplinary healthcare team approach, develop and articulate appropriate clinical and communication strategies to treat cardiovascular conditions