Speakers

Professor Jennifer Quint Professor of Respiratory Epidemiology, School of Public Health, Imperial College London
Professor Paul Kalra Professor of Cardiology, Portsmouth Hospitals NHS Trust, UK

Learning objectives

• Understand the epidemiology and diagnosis of patients with cardiopulmonary disease
• Recognise the common presentations and treatments for cardiopulmonary disease
• Explore foundational treatments for heart failure and respiratory diseases

Learning module instructions

This BJC TV learning module has a recommended award of 1 CPD credit for completion (1 hour of learning). Completion requires a score of at least 75%. If less time is spent learning, then you should claim a reduced credit value. After you have successfully completed the test, you will be able to download your certificate.

References

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