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.  Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org! Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CME 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 Sponsor: Mint Mobile  Get your summer savings and shop premium wireless plans at MINTMOBILE. com/CURB. Sponsor: American College of Physicians Order ACP MKSAP today at acponline.org. Curbsiders Listeners who use promo code  CORECS will receive a MKSAP gift pack with their subscription. Sponsor: Panacea Legal Learn more and schedule your free consultation at Panacea.Legal.