The Optimization of the Management of at Risk Hypertensive Patient Uncontrolled on Amlodipine

Hypertension is a major health problem throughout the world because of its high prevalence and its association with increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Identifying and treating risk factors in patients at high risk of cardiovascular events can significantly reduce the risk. This CPD will help us understand the rational of the dual drug combination pill in the management of your high-risk hypertensive patient uncontrolled on amlodipine and the place of guideline in the management of hypertension.

At the end of the meeting these are the learning objectives

• The importance of guideline in the management of hypertension
• The unmet needs in hypertension in Ghana
• The importance of the dual drug   combination according to the guidelines.
• The classes of hypertensive drug to be preferred in combination therapy.

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This will be a virtual event happening on Friday the 9th of December 2022 at 4:00 pm. The event will be streamed live on this page.

Target Audience: Medical Doctors including Specialist, Family Physicians, General Physicians, and Physician Assistants

Moderator: Jeffery Afful

Time: 1600 GMT (4:00 pm local time)

AGENDA

Friday 9th November 2022 (VIRTUAL EVENT) 

3:50 - 4:00 pm: Welcome

4:00 - 4:05 pm: Introduction DR Chrystelle Kouassi

4:05 - 4:15 pm: Clinical Case: A concrete clinical case presentation by Dr. Francis Agyekum

4:15 - 4:30 pm: Why a combination of perindopril arginine + CCB is mandatory and what benefits in practice for this patient? Dr. Francis Agyekum

4:30 - 4:45 pm: Question and Answer Session All

4:45 - 4:50 pm: Conclusion DR Chrystelle Kouassi