Module 2: Cardiovascular Disease

Learning Content Last Updated: April 2024

Module 2: Cardiovascular Disease in Patients with Well-Controlled HIV

Overview

The goal of this module is to prepare learners to evaluate for, prevent, and manage cardio-metabolic complications in people with HIV. The session exemplifies team-based approaches to chronic disease management. 

What You'll Learn

  • Identify common cardiovascular disease risk factors among people with HIV (PWH)
  • Apply risk prediction tools to estimate cardiovascular risk in a patient with HIV
  • Develop and explain recommendations to optimize a patient’s cardiovascular health using an interprofessional team-based approach
  • Identify drug-drug interactions between Antiretroviral Therapy (ART) and pharmacologic agents used to prevent and treat cardio-metabolic conditions
  • Recognize the negative impact of CVD on long-term outcomes of PWH
  • Discuss the psychosocial impact of CVD on long-term outcomes of PWH
  • Appreciate other non-communicable diseases experienced by PWH

Module Materials

Learner Materials

Facilitator Materials

How to Use the Materials

Time to complete: Approximately 75 minutes

  • Designed for facilitated, interprofessional group workshops (participants from different roles such as nurses, clinicians, pharmacists, clinic staff, community health workers learning together)
  • Can also be used for independent learning
  • Focus discussion on topics relevant to your local context
  • Adapt activities based on your setting, available time, and participant needs