Overview

4.9 out of 5 (18 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Pharmacology Credits

0.0

Post-Assessment Questions

8

Start Date

1 Sep 2023

Last Review Date

6 Jul 2025

Expiration Date

31 Aug 2026

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


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Activity Description

Hypertension remains one of the most significant global health concerns. In addition to its effects on the cardiovascular, renal, and cerebrovascular systems, this condition can also damage the retina, classifying it as a form of target-organ damage. The 3 primary types of ocular involvement include choroidopathy, retinopathy, and optic neuropathy. Hypertensive retinopathy develops as a result of sustained or abrupt elevations in blood pressure. Retinal findings include arteriolar narrowing, arteriovenous nicking, hemorrhages, hard exudates, and cotton wool spots. Specific changes observed on fundoscopic examination may indicate an increased risk of systemic complications, such as stroke. Malignant hypertension can lead to optic disc swelling (papilledema).

Management strategies focus on achieving adequate systemic blood pressure control to prevent further retinal and systemic damage. Fundus photography and clinical examination play a critical role in monitoring disease progression and evaluating treatment efficacy.

This activity is designed for healthcare professionals to enhance learners' competence in evaluating and managing hypertensive retinopathy. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of the condition's risk factors, pathophysiology, clinical features, and optimal diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. Greater proficiency will enable clinicians to collaborate more effectively within an interprofessional team caring for individuals with hypertension, thereby improving outcomes.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians, physician associates, nurses, pharmacists, and nurse practitioners.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify the clinical and diagnostic features indicative of hypertensive retinopathy. 

  • Implement personalized, evidence-based strategies for managing hypertensive retinopathy and mitigating its potential complications.

  • Improve communication approaches to educate patients about hypertensive retinopathy and promote treatment adherence effectively.

  • Collaborate with the interprofessional team to educate, treat, and monitor individuals with hypertensive retinopathy to improve outcomes.

Disclosures

StatPearls, LLC requires everyone who influences the content of an educational activity to disclose relevant financial relationships with ineligible companies that have occurred within the past 24 months. Ineligible companies are organizations whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients. All relevant conflict(s) of interest have been mitigated. Hover over contributor names for financial disclosures. Others involved in planning this educational activity have no relevant financial relationships to disclose.

Commercial Support: This activity has received NO commercial support.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

In support of improving patient care, StatPearls, LLC is jointly accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME), the Accreditation Council for Pharmacy Education (ACPE), and the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) to provide continuing education for the healthcare team.

 

Nurse Practitioners: StatPearls designates this activity for 1.50 ANCC contact hour(s), which includes 0 hour(s) of pharmacology. NPs should only claim credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Please consult your professional licensing board for information on the applicability and acceptance of continuing education credit for this activity.

Method of Participation and Credit

  1. Register for the activity.    
  2. Review the target audience, learning objectives, and disclosure information.
  3. Study the educational content of the enduring material.
  4. Choose the best answer to each activity test question. To receive credit and a certificate, you must pass the test questions with a minimum score of 100%.
  5. Complete the post-activity assessment survey.

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Disclaimer

This educational activity was planned and produced in accordance with the ACCME Standards for Integrity and Independence in Accredited Continuing Education. Faculty may discuss investigational products or off-label uses of products regulated by the FDA. Readers should verify all information before employing any therapies described in this educational activity.

The information provided for this activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition. The information presented does not necessarily reflect the views of StatPearls or any commercial supporters of educational activities on statpearls.com. StatPearls expressly disclaims responsibility for any adverse consequences resulting directly or indirectly from information in the course, for undetected error, or through a participant's misunderstanding of the content.

Unapproved Uses of Drugs/Devices: In accordance with FDA requirements, the audience is advised that information presented in this continuing education activity may contain references to unlabeled or unapproved uses of drugs or devices. Please refer to the FDA-approved package insert for each drug/device for full prescribing/utilization information.

Cancellation Policy: Please see the cancellation policy. StatPearls, LLC reserves the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

 
 

Reviews

Deborah Z. on 1/4/2021

Valentine C. on 2/3/2021

IRVIN R. on 8/1/2021

COURTNEY M. on 4/26/2022

Kenzie C. on 8/1/2022

Louisette S. on 11/3/2022

Lloyd R. on 2/1/2023

Joseph E. on 2/24/2023

Kathleen on 10/15/2023

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on 1/16/2024

Thank you so much for all the great ophthalmology offerings on your site which have played a huge role in maintaining my certification.

Deanna M. on 2/25/2024

Natalie F. on 6/16/2024

Alan y. on 7/20/2024

Jobet R. on 7/22/2024

Ehsan q. on 2/1/2025

Excellent pictures.

Deborah Z. on 2/26/2025

Kyle B. on 4/30/2025

Stephanie C. on 8/4/2025

Unlimited Nurse Practitioner CE

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