Shingles and cardiovascular disease: an update on risk factors and complications of shingles infection

This Research Review E-Learning Module is intended for community nurses and discusses the risk of shingles in individuals with underlying cardiovascular conditions, the risk of new cardiovascular events after shingles infection, and efficacy of the Shingrix vaccine for prevention of shingles. It is based on a Research Review Speaker Series publication entitled “Shingles and cardiovascular disease: an update on risk factors and complications of shingles infection”.

Before starting the module, please read the Research Review Expert Forum, accessed through the link below:

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to access the quiz source material
Shingles and cardiovascular disease: an update on risk factors and complications of shingles infection

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This E-Learning Module covers:

• The risk of shingles in individuals with underlying cardiovascular conditions, including potential mechanisms, as well as other medical conditions
• The risk of new cardiovascular events after shingles infection, including potential mechanisms
• The efficacy and safety of Shingrix for prevention of shingles
• Recommendations and funding criteria for the use of Shingrix

Learning outcomes

After completing this module, you should have an improved understanding of how to:

• Highlight the risks of shingles to patients with underlying medical conditions
• Describe the association between shingles and cardiovascular disease
• Explain to patients the protection against shingles offered by Shingrix
• Outline key Shingrix safety data to patients

Contributing experts

Content for the Research Review Speaker Series was provided by:

Dr Patrick Kay, an Interventional Cardiologist who works at Middlemore, Auckland City and MercyAscot Hospitals.

Module questions have been developed by Dr Chris Tofield who works part time in General Practice in Tauranga, New Zealand, is involved in clinical research and is a clinical advisor to the Bay of Plenty District Health Board.

Accreditation

Nursing Council of New Zealand
Online learning courses (including Research Review e-Learning modules) can be considered a professional development activity. For more information go to The Nursing Council of New Zealand. Nurses can record your professional development via MyNC on the “Continuing Competence” tab.
Please CLICK HERE to download CPD information.

College of Nurses Aotearoa
“Shingles and cardiovascular disease: an update on risk factors and complications of shingles infection” E-Learning Module has been endorsed by The College of Nurses and has been approved for 1 hour professional development.
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