π Step 1. Curriculum Coverage
This topic integrates the mechanisms of blood pressure control with the pathology, clinical classification, complications, emergencies, and pharmacological management of hypertension. It also includes counselling as a professional skill needed for long-term hypertension care and drug adherence.
π¬ Pathology
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β’ Describe the mechanisms of blood pressure regulation
β’ Describe the causes, pathogenesis, morphology and complications of hypertension
β’ Discuss pathophysiology of hypertension in pregnancy
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π Pharmacology
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- Classify antihypertensive drugs
β’ Discuss role of diuretics in the management of hypertension
β’ Discuss the role of ACE inhibitors, angiotensin receptor-blocking agents and renin inhibitor in hypertension
β’ Explain the rationale for the use of Ξ²-blockers, Ξ±-adrenoceptor blocking agents and centrally acting sympatholytic drugs in hypertension
β’ Describe the direct vasodilators, including mechanism of action and drug toxicity, in relation to antihypertensive drug therapy
β’ Describe the role of calcium channel blockers in hypertension
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π©Ί Medicine & Allied Clinical Integration
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- Define and classify hypertension
β’ Discuss drug treatment protocols for hypertension
β’ Describe the risk factors and complications of hypertension
β’ Describe the management of hypertensive emergencies and urgencies
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π PRIME / Research / Professionalism
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β’ Develop counselling skills in professional life
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