#458 Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction

Update: 2024-10-21

Description

Kittleson Rules Outpatient Heart Failure Volume 1

Provide superb outpatient care for your patients with HFrEF. Identify underlying causes of heart failure and titrate medications with ease. Dr Michelle Kittleson @MKittlesonMD (Cedars Sinai) breaks down the nuances of treating this common cardiac condition.

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Show Segments

00:00 Introduction

03:22 Case Presentation: Newly Diagnosed Heart Failure

07:26 Using Physical Exam Findings to Guide Diuresis

11:58 The Four Pillars of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy for Heart Failure

15:07 Optimizing Therapy and Follow-Up in Heart Failure Patients

22:10 The Benefits of High-Intensity Initiation and Titration of Guideline-Directed Medical Therapy

28:02 Consideration of Other Medications

40:02 Referral to Advanced Heart Failure Specialist

49:11 Optimizing Therapy and Follow-Up

55:33 Conclusion and Book Recommendation

Credits

Writer and Producer: Deborah Gorth MD, PhD

Infographic and Cover Art: Zoya Surani

Hosts: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Reviewer: Emi Okamoto MD

Showrunners: Matthew Watto MD, FACP; Paul Williams MD, FACP

Technical Production: PodPaste

Guest: Michelle Kittleson MD, PhD

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