About this episode
We have another classic episode for you. Master inpatient heart failure management! Learn key tips for initiating guideline-directed medical therapy, diuretic therapy pearls, and ensuring smooth transitions of care. We are joined by Dr. Gurusher Panjrath @PanjrathG (GW School of Medicine and Health Sciences-Dr. Panjrath)Claim CME for this episode at curbsiders.vcuhealth.org!Patreon | Episodes | Subscribe | Spotify | YouTube | Newsletter | Contact | Swag! | CMEShow Segments
Intro
Rapid Fire Questions/Picks of the Week
Case Aliquot 1
Defining Heart Failure
POCUS in Heart Failure
Timing/Indications for Echocardiography
Initiating Diuretic Therapy
Adjusting Diuretic Therapy/Drip vs Bolus
Adjunct Diuretic Therapy
Afterload Reduction
Monitoring Diuretic Response
Inpatient Sodium and Fluid Restriction
Case Aliquot 2
Classifying Heart Failure
Pharmacotherapy for HFrEF
Pharmacotherapy for HFpEF
Ischemic Evaluation
Interval Summary/Highlights
Case Aliquot 3
Considerations for Initial Care of Cardiogenic Shock
Choosing Inotrope/Vasopressor
Right Heart Catheterization
Case Aliquot 4
Discharge Medications for Heart Failure
Titration of Goal Directed Medical Therapy
Post Discharge Follow Up
Washout Period for ACEi/ARB
Cost/Barriers of ARNI
Patient Education
Take Home Points
Outro
Credits
Writer, Producer, and Show Notes by: Reaford Blackburn, Jr., MD
Infographic & Cover Art: Caroline Coleman MD
Hosts: Monee Amin, MD and Meredith Trubitt, MD
Reviewer: Rahul Ganatra MD
Technical Production: PodPaste
Guest: Gurusher Panjrath, MD
Sponsor: MDProgressEnjoy your first month free at mdprogress.ca/p