REBOOT #458 Heart Failure with Reduced Ejection Fraction - Kittleson Rules Outpatient Heart Failure Volume 1

We’re taking a break this week, but we’ll be back next week with a brand-new episode. 

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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