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Heart failure: Key questions (1.5 CPD hours)

26 March 2012

GP specialist in heart failure Dr Nigel Rowell answers questions from GP Dr Julian Spinks on symptoms and signs, suitable investigations and when to refer.

Learning objectives

This module will provide GPs advice and helpful tips on heart failure, including:

Diagnosing heart failure
Investigations to request for a patient with suspected heart failure
Referring for urgent treatment
Managing ongoing heart failure symptoms with drugs

This module is free for all registered members of Pulse Learning until 4 April 2012

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