1. Techniques for measuring blood pressure and their interpretation.- 2. Pathophysiological basis of hypertension.- 3. Cardiovascular risk associated with hypertension; interactions with other risk indicators.- 4. Evaluation of the hypertensive subject.- 5. Special situations in hypertension (childhood and adolescence; pregnancy; old age).- 6. How to deal with secondary hypertension.- 7. Non-pharmacological intervention Roger.- 8. Drug treatment: efficacy and adverse effects. Specific responses in patients sub-groups and treatment approach.- 9. Predictability, assessment and improvement of compliance with regard to taking antihypertensive drugs.
1. Techniques for measuring blood pressure and their interpretation.- 2. Pathophysiological basis of hypertension.- 3. Cardiovascular risk associated with hypertension; interactions with other risk indicators.- 4. Evaluation of the hypertensive subject.- 5. Special situations in hypertension (childhood and adolescence; pregnancy; old age).- 6. How to deal with secondary hypertension.- 7. Non-pharmacological intervention Roger.- 8. Drug treatment: efficacy and adverse effects. Specific responses in patients sub-groups and treatment approach.- 9. Predictability, assessment and improvement of compliance with regard to taking antihypertensive drugs.
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