Training activity information

Details

Review pharmacological treatments for patients presenting with the following and discuss with supervisor:

  • Chest pain/coronary disease
  • Heart failure
  • Hypertension
  • Atrial fibrillation

Type

Developmental training activity (DTA)

Evidence requirements

Evidence the activity has been undertaken by the trainee​.

Reflection on the activity at one or more time points after the event including learning from the activity and/or areas of the trainees practice for development.

An action plan to implement learning and/or to address skills or knowledge gaps identified.

Considerations

  • Local/national and international clinical pathways for the most common cardiac presentations
  • Key trials/evidence base for pharmacological treatments used
  • Mode of action based on physiological mechanisms
  • Caution/interaction of medicines
  • Regulations and prescribing guidance
  • Communication skills
  • Common pharmacological treatments used in cardiology

Relevant learning outcomes

# Outcome
# 7 Outcome

Critically appraise the role of cardiac diagnostic procedures within a range of patient presentations and pathways.

# 8 Outcome

Demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively with patients, carers and the wider multidisciplinary team.