Hypertension program now on video and viewable online
November 19, 2004The Rural Health Education Foundation has released its Absolutely Hypertension: An Update on Assessment, Risk and Management program for purchase on video and viewing via online webstreaming.
VHS videos of the program can now be purchased via the Foundation’s online video order form.
Or use the links below to view the Absolutely Hypertension program via online video streaming:
About the program
First broadcast on the Rural Health Education Foundation satellite network on Wednesday 17 November 2004, the program focuses on assessing and managing raised blood pressure in patients.
The program aims to support rural and regional clinicians and provide a clear understanding of absolute risk and the importance of the level of blood pressure as a major determinant of an individual’s absolute risk for cardiovascular events.
Presenters
The eminent panel of speakers includes:
- Professor Andrew Tonkin (Chair), Chief Medical Officer, National Heart Foundation of Australia (NHFA).
- Associate Professor Karen Duggan, Director, Hypertension Service, South West Sydney Areas Health Service & Chair, NHFA National Blood Pressure and Vascular Disease Advisory Committee [NBPVAC].
- Dr Mark Nelson, Senior Research Fellow, Department General Practice, Monash University, VIC & GP committee member NBPVAC.
- Professor Ian Puddey, Head of School, School of Medicine and Pharmacology, University of WA & Committee member NBPVAC.
- Dr Chris Mitchell, Rural General Practitioner, Lennox Head NSW.
More information
Visit the program page for further information.