Medical interpreters play a critical role in ensuring effective communication between healthcare providers and limited English proficient (LEP) patients. This webinar, part of The Language Pharmacy: Decoding Medications Across Specialties series, focuses on cardiac medications and the challenges interpreters face in conveying complex terminology accurately. Through engaging stories, practical scenarios, and interactive exercises, participants will gain deeper knowledge of cardiovascular treatments, medication adherence, and strategies to enhance patient-provider communication.

This webinar explores essential cardiac medications used for conditions such as hypertension, heart failure, arrhythmias, and anticoagulation therapy. Topics include beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and anticoagulants, their functions, side effects, and patient adherence considerations.

• Identify and define key cardiac medication classes, such as beta-blockers, ACE inhibitors, and anticoagulants, to accurately interpret healthcare provider instructions.
• Develop strategies to navigate terminology challenges and ensure accurate interpretation of cardiac medication discussions.
• Self-assess knowledge of cardiac terminology through a guided anticipation exercise, identifying areas for improvement in interpreting cardiac-related discussions.