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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.

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Heart Failure: A Look at Low Ejection Fraction

–The basics on heart failure with reduced, mildly reduced, and improved ejection fraction
Illustration of the letter i over a hand over a heart with cardiomyopathy
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For Your Patients: What Is Heart Failure?

Exploring Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction

–The basics on pathogenesis and epidemiology
Illustration of a stethoscope over the letters HFpEF over a heart in failure
Patient Handout
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
Illustration of a stethoscope over the letters HFrEF over a heart in failure
Patient Handout
For Your Patients: Getting the Most From Heart Failure Office Visits

Case Study: Lightheadedness, Fatigue in Man With Hypertension

–Is it cardiac sarcoidosis or something else?
Illustration of a written case study over a heart in failure

Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction: Diagnosis and Evaluation

–A brief overview of congestion, hemodynamics, diagnostic scoring, and mimics
Illustration of a stethoscope over the letters HFrEF over a heart in failure
Patient Handout
For Your Patients: Self-Care for Heart Failure

Heart Failure Medical Management

–Treatment across the heart failure spectrum
Illustration of a prescription bottle with pills, scalpel and scissor over a heart in failure
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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
Illustration of different comorbidities over a heart in failure
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For Your Patients: Managing Heart Failure With Other Chronic Conditions

Case Study: Heart Failure Exacerbation Due to an Often Overlooked Cause

–Shows importance of using wide differential when investigating HF
Illustration of a written case study over a heart in failure

Device-Based Therapies for Heart Failure

–HFrEF has the most options, but strategies are under development in HFmrEF and HFpEF as well
Illustration of an electrical jolt with an electrocardiogram over a heart in a circle over a heart in failure
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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
Illustration of an electrical jolt and exclamation point over a heart in failure
Patient Handout
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
Illustration of a caregiver taking care of a patient with an IV in bed in a circle over a heart in failure
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For Your Patients: Facing Progression of Heart Failure