Learning objectives

After watching this webinar, participants will understand how to:

• apply the guideline recommendations for the workup of possible secondary hypertension; and
• design a management plan for patients with resistant hypertension (inclusive of pharmacologic and procedural options).

Needs assessment and expected educational outcome

To promote a new ESC Guideline on Elevated Blood Pressure and Hypertension based on the latest evidence explaining how the changes impact clinical practice.

Main topic:

• Hypertension - Pathophysiology and Mechanisms - Secondary Hypertension

Related topic:

• Hypertension - Treatment - Pharmacotherapy

This webinar is part of the "ESC 2024 Clinical Practice Guidelines – Webinar Series on Elevated blood pressure and hypertension. 

For more focused information about this topic, please watch the following webinar:

Measurement and classification of blood pressure in the guideline (04/12/2024)

We invite you to visit the dedicated webpage for the December FOCUS initiative highlighting Elevated blood pressure and hypertension topic.

Session information

This webinar is designed for general practitioners, primary care doctors and general cardiologist but also cardiologists wishing to update their scientific knowledge on the topic.

During the webinar, you will be encouraged to send your questions by chat and interact with our key opinion leaders who will provide live feedback.

Technical settings

The webinar is available on PC and tablets. The use of a smartphone is not recommended.

To answer the MCQs during the live, you must allow pop-up windows.

A high-speed Internet connection is required (minimum 2 Mbps).