Ischaemic Heart Disease

Where are we in 2017? Opportunities for medicines optimisation and risk factor modification have never been higher for pharmacists, especially for those working in primary care. 2.3 million people are living with CHD in the UK. Despite advances in treatments , CHD is responsible for nearly 70,000 deaths in the UK each year, an average of 190 people each day, or one death around every eight minutes. Subsequent pressure on already stretched NHS resources remains considerable.

After a quick recap on pathogenesis we will delve into the current treatment options for stable angina, with emphasis on pharmacotherapy, and use this to illuminate where your valuable contribution can be made to patient care by way of interactive case studies.