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Examination of A 60-Year-Old Man With Intermittent Claudication course for GPs

Speciality Classification
General Practice ( GP ) / Family Medicine
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
30 minutes
Subject matter expert
eLearning for Healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity
Endorsed By
RCGP, NHS

This session uses a video clip to demonstrate how to carry out a focused, problem-based physical examination on a patient presenting with acute intermittent claudication in primary care.

This session was reviewed by Khyati Bakhai and last updated in September 2018.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Use an appropriate examination to assess a patient presenting with intermittent claudication
  • Demonstrate focused examination of the peripheral vascular system
  • Explain to the patient the need to examine certain parts of the body such as the abdomen, and check BP

Intermittent claudication is the most common manifestation of peripheral artery disease. It is in itself a relatively benign symptom, with only about 2% of claudicants going on to require a major amputation. However, it is a marker of considerably increased future cardiovascular risk.


PRM123
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites

Before commencing this session you should:

  • Complete the introductory session to this module: Introduction to Physical Examination (400-0001)
  • Be working or training in a general practice context
Instructors / Speakers
Penny Lockwood,
GP, Dundee

Penny is a GP in Dundee and she is also an examiner for the RCGP.

Penny also teaches at Dundee University where she holds a post as a Senior clinical teacher.

Her interests are cardiovascular disease and academic general practice.

Delivery
Title
Examination of A 60-Year-Old Man With Intermittent Claudication course for GPs
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
Pain management
Location
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
30 minutes
Location
Online
Reference
4.00_06
Access Duration (in months)
12
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