Cardiopulmonary risk matrix

In this episode, Dr Xenophon Kassianides is joined by PCCS President Elect and Advanced Nurse Practitioner, Beverley Bostock, to discuss patient-centred care to manage breathlessness and cardiopulmonary conditions, key topics include:The importance of taking the time to take a thorough patient history, making every contact countHow to use the cardiopulmonary risk matrix to consider if patients with COPD could also have CVD and vice versa – be mindful of an additional diagnosisWhy accessible lifestyle guidance should be integrated at practice-level, ahead of patients experiencing an event i.e. ‘prehab’Explore a fictional case study seen in everyday practice; 72-year-old, ex-smoker, with COPD and other comorbidities, with worsening breathlessness exacerbated in the heat If you are a UK practising healthcare professional and would like to learn more about cardiovascular disease (CVD), please take a look at our online CVD academy here: ⁠Become a Member | Primary Care Cardiovascular Society⁠_________________________________________________This podcast is intended for UK Healthcare professionals only. The information provided in this presentation is for educational purposes only. Prescribing or management decisions made by clinicians are exclusively their own responsibility. The speaker/PCCS bear no responsibility regarding management or prescribing decisions made by others, or otherwise.If you have any concerns about any personal health related issues discussed in this podcast, please consult with your own GP.Please ⁠click here⁠ to view the speakers' declaration of interest.