Hypertension 2017: Putting the Guidelines into Practice Edmonton takes place on Friday, May 12, 2017, at the Delta Hotel South Conference Centre in Edmonton.
This one-day, in-person session will address key advances in the 2017 Guidelines and their practical application for immediate relevance to primary care pharmacists, physicians, nurses, and nurse practitioners. Topics include the complexities of drug combinations, new treatment targets, and hypertension in children, with regional research and innovations presented over lunchtime sessions.
Recognizing the benefits of shared care in the prevention and control of this pervasive “silent killer,” a special wrap-up session, addresses the pharmacist’s role in hypertension intervention.