The triad of hypertension, diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD) are all inter-related and may complicate the treatment of hypertension. In this webinar in partnership with the Philippine Society of Nephrology, Philippine Academy of Family Physicians, and Diabetes Philippines, Dr. Romeo Santos (Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital) spoke about the principles of management of hypertension in patients with the said triad. He was then joined by Dr. Elizabeth Roasa (University of Santo Tomas) and Dr. Grace delos Santos in a lively panel discussion. The webinar was moderated by Dr. Mighty Ramirez (University of Santo Tomas).
About the speakers
Dr. Romeo Santos is the Head of Cardiology and Heart Station Department of the Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital and is a Past President of the Philippine Heart Association.
Dr. Elizabeth Roasa is Professor 1 at the Faculty of Medicine and Surgery of the University of Santo Tomas and is a Past President of the Philippine Society of Nephrology.
Dr. Grace delos Santos is the Chief of Clinics and Director of Medical Education of Metropolitan Medical Center and is a Past President of Diabetes Philippines and the Philippines Society of Diabetologists.
Dr. Marcellus Francis “Mighty” Ramirez is Assistant Professor at the UST Faculty of Medicine and Surgery and heads the Arrhythmia and Electrophysiology Services and Pacemaker Clinic of UST Hospital.
Estimated time of Completion: 1 hr. 28 mins. 12 sec.
CPD Points: 1.5 Points
PRC Program No: PROG-2022-40190
Panel discussion & Q&A on hypertension & patients with diabetes and CKD with Dr. Grace delos Santos, Dr. Elizabeth Roasa, Dr. Romeo Santos, and Dr. Marcellus Ramirez.
PC-PH-103171 / September 2023