Heart Failure Management In Primary Care
Episode 64 of the Real World NP podcast, hosted by Liz Rohr, titled "Heart Failure Management In Primary Care" was published on September 13, 2022 and runs 22 minutes.
September 13, 2022 ·22m · Real World NP
Summary
Heart failure is, without a doubt, one of the more complex topics that you will encounter in primary care. Two types, four stages, four classes, evolving guidelines for treatment, and a host of medications – it’s a lot to wrap your head around. Especially in a 15-minute visit. Let’s talk about the core concepts of heart failure and increase your confidence. We’ll cover:✅ The two types of heart failure, and how the different types impact the approach to treatment✅ Diagnostics – which labs, which tests, and the crucial role of ejection fraction in heart failure✅ The questions you don’t want to forget to ask the patient✅ Medications used to treat heart failure✅ What to look for in the chart BEFORE the first visitLike so many other things with primary care, managing heart failure gets less stressful with time. But until then, having a strategy will increase your efficiency in the visit, your confidence on the subject, and give you clarity about co-managing with cardiology. Heart Failure Guidelines 2022If you liked this post, also check out:Resistant Hypertension - Part 1Resistant Hypertension for Nurse Practitioners - Part 2Medical Decision Making and Referral for New Nurse PractitionersRead the blog post here.-----------------------Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NP------------------------Please note: This video is intended only for medical providers and students learning to be medical providers. _______________________________© 2022 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episode Description
Heart failure is, without a doubt, one of the more complex topics that you will encounter in primary care. Two types, four stages, four classes, evolving guidelines for treatment, and a host of medications – it’s a lot to wrap your head around. Especially in a 15-minute visit. Let’s talk about the core concepts of heart failure and increase your confidence. We’ll cover:
✅ The two types of heart failure, and how the different types impact the approach to treatment
✅ Diagnostics – which labs, which tests, and the crucial role of ejection fraction in heart failure
✅ The questions you don’t want to forget to ask the patient
✅ Medications used to treat heart failure
✅ What to look for in the chart BEFORE the first visit
Like so many other things with primary care, managing heart failure gets less stressful with time. But until then, having a strategy will increase your efficiency in the visit, your confidence on the subject, and give you clarity about co-managing with cardiology.
If you liked this post, also check out:
- Resistant Hypertension - Part 1
- Resistant Hypertension for Nurse Practitioners - Part 2
- Medical Decision Making and Referral for New Nurse Practitioners
Read the blog post here.
-----------------------
Don't forget to grab your free Ultimate Resource Guide for the New NP
------------------------
Please note: This video is intended only for medical providers and students learning to be medical providers.
_______________________________
© 2022 Real World NP. For educational and informational purposes only, see realworldnp.com/disclaimer for full details.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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