Gout – Hot topics (1.5 CPD hours)
18 June 2012
The past year or so has seen new research on the use of antihypertensives in gout and on failings in diagnosis and treatment, as well as a new alternative to allopurinol, all covered in this interactive module.
Learning objectives
To provide an understanding of:
- Triggers of gout and associated co-morbidities
- The association of hypertension and effects of antihypertensive therapy
- Management of acute gout
- Management of chronic gout
In this interactive module, you will learn as you work through real-life primary care patient scenarios. You will be assessed before starting the module and again at the end, to gauge how your knowledge has improved.
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