Forthcoming Courses
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Overview
An "all you need to
know" one day practical update for
Psychiatrists.
The importance of the physical health
of individuals with mental illness is receiving increasing
recognition amongst mental health professionals. Mental illnesses
are associated with an increased risk of developing cardiovascular
disease arising from lifestyle factors, effects of medication, and
possibly genetic influences.
This course is eligible for 6
CPD hours subject to your peer group approval. Delegates
are required to register at the start and finish in order to
receive a certificate of attendance.
Course Content
This popular course will use
presentations, case discussions and practical examples to update
mental health practitioners and psychiatrists on:
- The relationship between mental
health and cardiovascular disease
- Cardiac effects of anti-psychotic
drugs/cholinesterase inhibitors
- The relevance of metabolic
syndrome
- Heart disease
- ECG interpretation – How to read and
interpret ECGs
- Prevention of heart disease in
patients with mental health problems
- When to refer to a cardiologist
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