The Sydney Adventist Hospital invited local GPs to attend their live webinar, “Vascular Health – Conditions, treatments and surgery” on Wednesday, 27th of August 2025. The webinar provided a comprehensive update on vascular health, covering common and complex vascular conditions, contemporary treatment approaches, and surgical innovations.

Exploring recent advancements in diagnostics and interventions, clarify referral and treatment pathways, and highlight the cruical role of GPs in early decection, risk management, and ongoing patient care.

Complete the course online now and earn 4 hours of CPD towards your annual requirements, including 2 hours of Educational Activities, 1 hour of Measuring Outcomes, and 1 hour of Reflective Practice.

Learning Outcomes: 

1. Recognise early and common presentations of vascular disease in general practice, including peripheral arterial disease, carotid artery disease, aortic aneurysms, venous insufficiency, and diabetic foot complications.
2. Apply appropriate diagnostic tools (such as ankle–brachial index, Doppler ultrasound and vascular imaging) to support timely and accurate assessment of vascular conditions.
3. Implement evidence-based management and preventive strategies, including cardiovascular risk factor modification, pharmacological therapies, and conservative approaches to chronic limb-threatening ischaemia.
4. Determine when referral to vascular surgery or specialist care is required, and differentiate between conservative, urgent, and elective referral pathways.
5. Coordinate multidisciplinary care with allied health, podiatry, diabetes educators and vascular specialists to optimise long-term outcomes and reduce complications such as stroke, amputation, and hospital readmission.