This course presents the latest information about cardiovascular disorders and pharmacological management (approach) of heart failure from Key Opinion Leaders in the field of cardiology in Kenya that includes a top-ranked Professor and a Cardiologist.
It's a 1-hour CPD accredited free course aimed at health professionals practicing in Kenya and the region with an interest in cardiovascular care and pharmacological management of heart failure.
The main goal is to share evidence-based, practical insights and knowledge that are aimed at improving the standard of care of pharmacology therapy for heart failure in the region.
The course is made of 9 short sections composed of video modules each covering different classes of cardiovascular drugs.
The videos are followed with multiple-choice questions after each module. Learners will be allowed two trials on each module quizzes so as achieve a pass mark in order to proceed to the next section.
Educational methods
E-learning course, Clinical case
Part 1 - Pharmacological therapy of heart failure with reduced ejection fraction (HFrEF) - 10 min. video
Part 2 - Decongestion - 14 min. video
Part 3 - ACEI / and ARBs in heart failure management - 5 min. video
Part 4 - Managing the heart rate and role of mineralocorticoid antagonists (MRAs) - 14 min. video
Part 5 - Role of angiotensin neprilysin inhibitors (ARNIs) - 6 min. video
Part 6 - Sacubitril valsartan dose, up titration and monitoring - 2 min. video
Part 7 - Role of hydralazine isosorbide dinitrate - 8 min. video
Part 8 - Anticoagulation - 10 min. video
Part 9 - SGLT - 2 min. video
