Introduction to Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM)
What is Hypertension?
Diagnosing Hypertension
How to Fit the Monitoring Equipment
Treatment for Hypertension
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Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring – GPs
Lessons
Brief Description
By the end of this section, you should understand: What ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) is When ABPM should be used What happens during the 24-hour monitoring period What the individual must avoid while being monitored Module 1 : Introduction
After completing this section, you should be able to explain: What Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring (ABPM) is When ABPM is recommended What occurs during the 24-hour monitoring period What activities should be avoided while wearing the device Module 2 : What is Hypertension?
Module 3: Diagnosing Hypertension
By the end of this section, you should understand: How a blood pressure reading is interpreted Blood pressure categories The NICE guideline (NG136) for diagnosing and managing hypertension in adults Key priorities for implementing NICE recommendations Module 4: Fitting Monitoring Equipment
By the end of this section, learners should understand: How to fit ABPM equipment correctly Essential knowledge needed by health/social care professionals Instructions to give to the patient during monitoring How to start readings How to manage error messages Module 5 : Treatment for hypertension
By the end of this section, learners should understand: Evidence-based ways to treat hypertension Major classes of antihypertensive drugs NICE guidelines for: Treatment initiation Monitoring Blood pressure targets