Presenters
Professor of Medicine
George Bakris, MD, Hon. DSc, FASN, FAHA
Scientific Director
Prof. Thomas Unger, MD, PhD, FESC, FAHA
Assistant Professor
Marcellus Francis L. Ramirez, MD, FPCP, FPCC, FACC
Course Details
Optimal blood pressure control through blockade of the renin-angiotensin system is essential to reduce cardiovascular risk. In this course, Dr. Francis Marcellus Ramirez (Philippines), Prof. Thomas Unger (Netherlands) and Prof. George Bakris (USA) outline the benefits of angiotensin receptor blockers in the management of patients with high cardiovascular risk.
Expert perspectives in the management of High CV risk patients Course Outline
- Hypertension and cardiovascular outcomes
- Stratifying and managing cardiovascular risk
- Understanding ONTARGET
- A closer look at the CV protective effects of telmisartan