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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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