Heart Failure
Follow along on our year-long guide to Heart Failure, an exploration of the latest recommendations and research on diagnosis, treatment, and management of this chronic, progressive condition in which the heart is unable to pump a sufficient supply of blood. Heart failure is a serious problem, but many patients are able lead a full life when the condition is managed with medications and healthy lifestyle choices, particularly when support is available from family and friends. Each monthly installment of the Medical Journey will delve into another aspect of heart failure, including possible signs and symptoms, genetic factors, related conditions, treatment options, coping strategies, and lessons learned from unique case studies -- all of which have undergone expert review. Every installment will also include a separate, downloadable, printable information resource for patients.
Heart Failure: A Look at Low Ejection Fraction
–The basics on heart failure with reduced, mildly reduced, and improved ejection fraction
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For Your Patients: What Is Heart Failure?
Exploring Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction
–The basics on pathogenesis and epidemiology
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For Your Patients: How Is Heart Failure Diagnosed?
Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction: Diagnosis and Evaluation
–From history taking, the physical exam, and diagnostics to remote monitoring and wearables
Case Study: Lightheadedness, Fatigue in Man With Hypertension
–Is it cardiac sarcoidosis or something else?
Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Diagnosis and Evaluation
–A brief overview of congestion, hemodynamics, diagnostic scoring, and mimics
Patient Handout
For Your Patients: Self-Care for Heart Failure
Heart Failure Medical Management
–Treatment across the heart failure spectrum
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For Your Patients: What to Expect From Cardiac Rehabilitation
Managing Heart Failure Comorbidities
–Hypertension, atrial fibrillation, type 2 diabetes, and anemia care may require adjustment in HF
Case Study: Heart Failure Exacerbation Due to an Often Overlooked Cause
–Shows importance of using wide differential when investigating HF
Device-Based Therapies for Heart Failure
–HFrEF has the most options, but strategies are under development in HFmrEF and HFpEF as well
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For Your Patients: Heart Failure Device Therapy
Managing Heart Failure Hospitalizations
–Strategies for decongestion, inotropic support, and optimizing guideline-directed medical therapy
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For Your Patients: Making the Most of Heart Failure Medication
The Latest on Managing Advanced Heart Failure
–When to consult out and what to consider for inotropes, circulatory support, and heart transplant
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For Your Patients: Managing Your Mood With Heart Failure
End-of-Life Care in Heart Failure
–Early palliative care and timely referral to hospice can maximize quality of survival
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For Your Patients: Facing Progression of Heart Failure