Full course description
Description
This training module provides an in-depth understanding of hypertension management in older adults, focusing on diagnostic approaches and considerations unique to this age group. It emphasizes postural hypotension assessment, complexities related to comorbidities, and the rationale behind specific diagnostic practices.
Target Audience
This training video will be helpful to healthcare professionals, including physicians, nurses, and allied health providers, who manage hypertension in older adults. It is also valuable for medical students and trainees interested in geriatrics or internal medicine.
Learning Outcomes
After completing this training, you will be able to:
- Understand the importance of measuring blood pressure in multiple positions to detect postural hypotension.
- Recognize the challenges of diagnosing hypertension in older adults, including comorbidities and cognitive factors.
- Identify reversible causes of secondary hypertension in older patients.
- Evaluate the cost-effectiveness of advanced diagnostic tools like ambulatory blood pressure monitoring in geriatric populations.