Angina & Coronary Heart Disease
Our expert speaker will be discussing the following topics:
Understanding Angina and Coronary Heart Disease (CHD)
- Pathophysiology of stable and unstable angina
- Risk factors and progression of coronary heart disease
- Differentiating between angina, myocardial infarction (MI), and other cardiac conditions
Pharmacological & Non-Pharmacological Management of Angina and CHD
- First-line therapies: Beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, nitrates, and antiplatelets
- Lipid-lowering, ACE inhibitors/ARBs, and optimising cardiovascular protection
- Lifestyle interventions:
Medication Optimisation and Reducing Drug Interactions
- Managing polypharmacy in CHD patients
- Improving medication adherence and patient education
Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) and the Pharmacist’s Role
- Recognising ACS symptoms and emergency response
- Post-MI management: DAPT, beta-blockers, and risk reduction
