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The effect of different body positions on resting and exercise hemodynamics

Expiry Date
: 31/01/2027
CPD Units
: 3.00 Points
Rating
: 2.7/4

This review looks at the association between different posture positions of patients to evaluate and measure hemodynamics in patients with pulmonary hypertension.

Keywords: Exercise; Heart rate; Pulmonary hypertension

Reading material:

Educational Objectives

Educational Aim:
The aim of this article is to evaluate the best position to measure hemodynamics in patients with pulmonary hypertension.

Educational Outcomes:
Upon completion of this module practitioners should have a clear understanding of:

  1. The effect of rest and exercise on pulmonary hemodynamics
  2. The effect of different body postures on rest and exercise pulmonary hemodynamics
  3. How to assess a patient with possible pulmonary hypertension


Instructions for this Module

  • Read the supplied reading material and complete the quiz that follows;
  • You have three attempts to pass the quiz;
  • The pass grade is 70%;
  • You need to pass the quiz to claim your CPD certificate;
  • Please click on the CPD certificate link below to claim your CPD certificate and to update your CPD Manager.

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