Aim
To increase knowledge and understanding of inherited cardiac disease and congenital cardiac disease
Inherited heart disease
After completing the module, you will be able to:
- describe the two main inherited cardiac conditions (cardiomyopathies and channelopathies)
- describe the signs and symptoms of inherited cardiac disease
- identify when inherited cardiac disease should be considered as a diagnosis
- recognise the complications that may arise from inherited cardiac disease
- understand the role of specialist multidisciplinary clinics
- discuss management pathways for patients with inherited cardiac disease
- explore person centred approaches specific to living with inherited cardiac disease, across the lifespan
Congenital cardiac disease
After completing the module, you will be able to:
- recognise the common presentations of congenital cardiac disease
- outline common investigations for congenital cardiac disease
- demonstrate awareness of endocarditis prevention
- be aware of potential management options for patients with congenital cardiac disease
- recognise the potential requirement of some patients with congenital cardiac disease for lifelong specialist care
- explore person centred approaches specific to living with congenital cardiac disease, across the lifespan
