Year 3 TCD Week 4: Acute on Chronic Breathlessness
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1Summary
This engaging teaching session, "Year 3 TCD Week 4: Acute on Chronic Breathlessness", is intended for medical professionals. It provides comprehensive insights into the complexity of managing acute on chronic breathlessness—a common yet challenging clinical scenario. This course is ideal for healthcare providers who want to enhance their understanding and improve management of breathlessness in a chronic context, optimizing patient care. The session explores the latest research, practical techniques, and valuable initiations in the treatment. Don't miss this opportunity to expand your knowledge base and clinical skills.
Learning objectives
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Understand the distinction between acute and chronic breathlessness, their individual symptoms and how they can co-exist in a patient.
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Learn about the common underlying medical conditions that can cause acute on chronic breathlessness such as heart failure, COPD, and other pulmonary diseases.
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Apply diagnostic tools and laboratory tests in evaluating patients presenting with symptoms of acute on chronic breathlessness.
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Develop effective patient management plans tailored to the specific causes of breathlessness, factoring in both acute treatment and long-term control of the chronic condition.
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Demonstrate proficiency in counselling patients on lifestyle modifications and preventive measures that can help manage and improve chronic breathlessness.